Cannabidiol Shows Promise in Dental Tissue Repair, Study Finds

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo's Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry indicates that cannabidiol (CBD) may have potential in dental tissue repair. The research, published in the Journal of Dentistry, examined the effects of CBD on dental pulp cells exposed to an inflammatory cytokine. Results showed that CBD inhibited the synthesis of inflammatory mediators and stimulated dental biomineralization. Macrophages, key immune system cells, were pre-stimulated with a bacterial component before CBD exposure to assess its impact on inflammatory mediator synthesis. The findings suggest CBD could be a promising bioactive substance for tissue repair in inflammatory contexts, potentially benefiting patients in regenerative dental treatments. Further clinical studies are necessary to evaluate its efficacy and safety in humans, including dosage and administration methods.