Phytocannabinoids and gingival inflammation : Preclinical findings and a placebo-controlled double-blind randomized clinical trial with cannabidiol

© 2024 The Authors. Journal of Periodontal Research published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd..

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to: (1) evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on primary cultures of human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) and (2) to clinically monitor the effect of CBD in subjects with periodontitis.

BACKGROUND: The use of phytocannabinoids is a new approach in the treatment of widely prevalent periodontal disease.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cannabinoid receptors were analyzed by western blot and interleukin production detected using enzyme immunoassay. Activation of the Nrf2 pathway was studied via monitoring the mRNA level of heme oxygenase-1. Antimicrobial effects were determined by standard microdilution and 16S rRNA screening. In the clinical part, a placebo-control double-blind randomized study was conducted (56 days) in three groups (n = 90) using dental gel without CBD (group A) and with 1% (w/w) CBD (group B) and corresponding toothpaste (group A - no CBD, group B - with CBD) for home use to maintain oral health. Group C used dental gel containing 1% chlorhexidine digluconate (active comparator) and toothpaste without CBD.

RESULTS: Human gingival fibroblasts were confirmed to express the cannabinoid receptor CB2. Lipopolysaccharide-induced cells exhibited increased production of pro-inflammatory IL-6 and IL-8, with deceasing levels upon exposure to CBD. CBD also exhibited antimicrobial activities against Porphyromonas gingivalis, with an MIC of 1.5 μg/mL. Activation of the Nrf2 pathway was also demonstrated. In the clinical part, statistically significant improvement was found for the gingival, gingival bleeding, and modified gingival indices between placebo group A and CBD group B after 56 days.

CONCLUSIONS: Cannabidiol reduced inflammation and the growth of selected periodontal pathogenic bacteria. The clinical trial demonstrated a statistically significant improvement after CBD application. No adverse effects of CBD were reported by patients or observed upon clinical examination during the study. The results are a promising basis for a more comprehensive investigation of the application of non-psychotropic cannabinoids in dentistry.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Journal of periodontal research - (2024) vom: 05. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jirasek, Petr [VerfasserIn]
Jusku, Alexandr [VerfasserIn]
Frankova, Jana [VerfasserIn]
Urbankova, Marketa [VerfasserIn]
Diabelko, Daniel [VerfasserIn]
Ruzicka, Filip [VerfasserIn]
Papouskova, Barbora [VerfasserIn]
Chytilova, Karin [VerfasserIn]
Vrba, Jiri [VerfasserIn]
Havlasek, Jakub [VerfasserIn]
Langova, Katerina [VerfasserIn]
Storch, Jan [VerfasserIn]
Voborna, Iva [VerfasserIn]
Simanek, Vilim [VerfasserIn]
Vacek, Jan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cannabidiol
Inflammation
Journal Article
Microbiota
Oral hygiene
Periodontium
Phytocannabinoid

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Date Revised 05.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.1111/jre.13234

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368011801