Propolis as an Adjunct in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: Current Clinical Perspectives from a Narrative Review

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Narrative review assesses propolis as a potential adjunct in non-surgical periodontal therapy, showing clinical efficacy in managing periodontitis.

Propolis is identified as a potential adjunctive agent in non-surgical periodontal therapy for periodontitis.
Seven randomised clinical trials demonstrated significant improvements in probing depth when propolis was used with non-surgical therapy.
Different formulations and application protocols of propolis were examined, showcasing varied clinical outcomes.
Further long-term studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm the clinical efficacy and safety of propolis.

Pezzella et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Narrative review assesses propolis as a potential adjunct in non-surgical periodontal therapy, showing clinical efficacy in managing periodontitis.