Propolis in Endodontics—Unveiling Its Therapeutic Potential: A Narrative Review

IntroductIonEndodontic treatment aims to remove infections that have spread into the root canal space due to microbial invasion.It entails employing endodontic tools, irrigants, and medications to shape and clean the root canal space.For the treatment to be successful, bacteria and fungus must be successfully removed from the diseased root canals using efficient antimicrobial irrigants and medicaments. 1Despite the great clinical success rates of many root canal disinfection techniques and agents, it is crucial for both clinical and environmental reasons to create natural disinfectant agents with suitable antibacterial qualities and biocompatibility.Propolis and other natural medicinal preparations with built-in antibacterial activity are becoming more popular in the dental sector as alternative antimicrobials because human antimicrobial resistance has emerged as a major worldwide health concern. 2 A naturally occurring resinous material, propolis is produced by bees.Plant exudates together with pollen, wax, and enzymes make up this mixture.With "pro" meaning "in defense" and "polis" meaning "city," the name propolis is Greek and refers to the hive's