In this study, the effects of Lycium barbarum L and Drynarna fortunei J Smith on in vitro attachment and growth of human gingival fibroblasts to root surfaces were investigated.

The results revealed that the above herbs at dose of 1.25 mg/ml could improve attachment and growth of fibroblast, on the planed diseased root surfaces to a certain extent. When exposed to Lycium barbarum L cells on the diseased root surfaces increased markedly in number, with more even distribution, better spread, and more exuberant growth.

Drynaria fortunei J Smith was not as potent as Lycium barbarum L. The results suggest that the two drugs may improve the formation of new attachment of periodontal tissue.

College of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xian.

PMID: 1292903 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]