Herbs Used in Dentistry
M. Elumalai, S. Bhuminathan and B. TamizhesaiDepartment of Pharmacology and Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai - 600100, India
Abstract: The sole purpose of any branch of medicine is to strive to make human life happier and healthier with the available resources. Herbs are having a comeback and herbal ‘renaissance’ is happening all over the world. Herbal products symbolize safety when compared to synthetics which are unsafe to humans & environment. An herb is a plant part other than woody tissues, which serve as an effective source of treatment for various diseases. Herbal extracts have been used in dentistry as antimicrobial, antiseptics, antibacterial. Herbal extracts have been used in controlling plaque in case of gingivitis, periodontitis. The purpose of this article is to review the herbs which is readily available for curing dental diseases
Keywords: Herbal extract; Dentistry; antimicrobial Back to TOC