Outcomes from homeopathic prescribing in dental practice: a prospective, research-targeted, pilot study

Mathie, Robert T.; Farrer, S.

doi:10.1016/j.homp.2007.02.004

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“…A spreadsheet, based on our pilot study, 16 enabled recording of all consecutive periodontal homeopathy appointments under the following column headings; cases of homeopathic prophylaxis or 'immunisation' were not recorded:…”

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Homeopathic prescribing for chronic and acute periodontal conditions in 3 dental practices in the UK

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“…The present extension of our dental data collection pilot study 16 therefore focuses exclusively on periodontal homeopathy, since IDS in this context is relatively less frequent and the use of prescription drugs can be carefully monitored.…”

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“…La homotoxicología fue desarrollada en el año 1955 por el médico alemán Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, sin embargo, el reciente interés de los médicos y odontólogos en proveer terapéuticas naturales que estimulen, controlen y fortalezcan el sistema inmunitario de su paciente, ha fomentado el planteamiento de proyectos innovadores en odontología, ciencia en la cual se ha iniciado la aplicación por pocos periodoncistas con medicamentos antihomotóxicos como coadyuvantes a su tratamiento tradicional (Mathie & Farrer 2007, Shaw 2010, Eames & Darby 2011.…”

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Medición de la citotoxicidad y producción de citocinas en fibroblastos gingivales humanos estimulados con Mercurius−Heel®S: Un estudio piloto

Robayo

Patiño²,

Rueda³

2014

Univ. Sci.

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Mercurius-Heel®S is a homeopathic remedy used to treat infectious diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, mainly in the oral cavity. The main component of this drug is the Mercurius solubilis. Its cytotoxic effect was established based on cell viability and its anti-inflammatory effect by measuring the cytokines Mercurius-Heel®S on human gingival fibroblasts (FGH). We treated cells with Mercurius-Heel®S at concentrations of 300 mg/ml to 0.0005 mg/ml and left untreated cells as a control. Cell viability was measured using the MTS® colorimetric assay and the expression of cytokines (IL1b, TNFa e IL10) present in cell supernatants was performed with Quantiquine® ELISA. From 3.7 mg/ml to 0.0005 mg/ml, we observed a significantly higher increase in cell viability in comparison to the control (lower concentrations of the drug). Cytokine production was not significantly different at different concentrations of Mercurius-Heel®S. There was no significant increase in IL1b, IL10 and TNFa and Mercurius-Heel®S showed no cytotoxic effect on FGH.

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“…However, there is insufficient information on the antibacterial properties of these products against pathogens responsible for dental infections. Also, the majority of published literature regarding homeopathy has been conducted in the context of toxicology and the immune response under allergic conditions (5).…”

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Antibacterial Activity of Homeopathic Medications Lycopodium clavatum and Arsenicum album Against Periodontal Bacteria

Almaguer‐Flores

González‐Alva

2018

Odovtos - Int J Dent Sc

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There are several controversies regarding the efficacy of homeopathic substances; however, these remedies are used in many countries for the treatment of various pathological conditions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of two homeopathic tinctures Arsenicum album (mineral extract) and Lycopodium clavatum (plant extract) on the periodontal bacteria Actinomyces israelii, Streptococcus sanguinis, Prevotella intermedia, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Phorphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). Materials and methods: Equal numbers of bacteria were seeded on agar plates containing enriched media with the homeopathic solutions at 1dH and 1cH dilutions. After 7 days of incubation under anaerobic conditions, colony forming units (CFUs) were counted. The antibacterial effect was calculated based on the total number of CFUs observed on non-tincture containing agar, and on the tincture containing plates. Results: No visible growth of any of the strains was observed on the plates containing Arsenicum album at any of the dilutions tested. In contrast, when Lycopodium clavatum at 1cH dilution was tested, only P. gingivalis was susceptible to this compound. Conclusions: The results suggest that the mineral extract tincture had a greater antibacterial activity than the plant extract tincture, also Lycopodium clavatum preparation could be an effective inhibitor of periodontal pathogens bacteria such as P. gingivalis.

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Outcomes from homeopathic prescribing in dental practice: a prospective, research-targeted, pilot study

Cited by 15 publications

References 16 publications

Homeopathic prescribing for chronic and acute periodontal conditions in 3 dental practices in the UK

Homeopathic prescribing for chronic and acute periodontal conditions in 3 dental practices in the UK

Medición de la citotoxicidad y producción de citocinas en fibroblastos gingivales humanos estimulados con Mercurius−Heel®S: Un estudio piloto

Antibacterial Activity of Homeopathic Medications Lycopodium clavatum and Arsenicum album Against Periodontal Bacteria

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