Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial and biofilm inhibition effects of royal jelly, chlorhexidine, and calcium hydroxide – An in vitro study

The findings of this comparative evaluation support the potential of the innovation of indigenously developed apiarian pulp capping agent as an effective antimicrobial agent against <i>S. mutans</i> cariogenic biofilm. Further research is warranted to explore the optimal inhibitory concentration against dental biofilm and further evaluate their long-term clinical efficacy of this indigenous innovation and safety in dental practice as a pulp capping agent.