THERAPEUTIC USE OF CANNABIS IN DENTISTRY

Abstract

Cannabis sativa has been the subject of much discussion in recent years, especially in relation to its medicinal use. The extraction of cannabinoids present in the plant can be used before, during and after treatments for oral pathologies. This is possible due to the analgesic, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects that cannabinoids have. They act on the endocannabinoid system by binding to its receptors that are present in the nervous and immune systems.Objective: It consisted of investigating the therapeutic potential of Cannabis sativa derivatives. identifying its effects, risks and indications for dental use. Methodology: It is based on a narrative literature review that involved searching books, magazines, and articles in scientific digital databases, like PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo and Academic Google. Original articles published between 1965 and 2023, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and case reports were included.Conclusion: There is a range of possibilities for the medicinal use of Cannabis in the dental field, proving to be a safe and highly effective medicine.