Dental uses of Bamboo:
- Anti-bacterial effect
- The reinforced nanocrystal cellulose (NCC) from bamboo fiber to acrylic resin improved the flexural strength properties
- Anti-inflammatory effct.
Viable natural antimicrobial in endodontic therapy
References:
- Ramful R, Sunthar TPM, Kamei K, Pezzotti G. Investigating the Antibacterial Characteristics of Japanese Bamboo. Antibiotics (Basel). 2022 Apr 24;11(5):569.
- Aupaphong V, Kraiwattanawong K, Thanathornwong B. Effects of Nanocrystal Cellulose from Bamboo on the Flexural Strength of Acrylic Resin: In Vitro. Dent J (Basel). 2022 Jul 7;10(7):129.
- Lee HJ, Choi CH. Anti-inflammatory effects of bamboo salt and sodium fluoride in human gingival fibroblasts–An in vitro study. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2015 Jun;31(6):303-8.
- Kumar PS, Vidhya S, Sekar M. Depth of Penetration and Antimicrobial Activity of 5% and 10% Bamboo Salt, 2% Chlorhexidine Gel and Calcium Hydroxide Against Enterococcus faecalis – An In Vitro Study. EurEndod J. 2021 Aug;6(2):205-210.