Abstract :
Gingivitis is a reversible oral disease that refers to gingival inflammation induced by bacterial
biofilms also called
as ‘plaque
’ adherent to tooth surfaces. Without treatment gingivitis can
progress to periodontitis in which the inflammation of the gums
results in tissue destruction and
bone reabsorption around the teeth which is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teethin
40
-
45% of population of
India. In
Ayurvedic classical texts there are many treatment modalities
given e.g.
Pratisarna
,
Ra
ktamokshana
and some internal medicine for systemic cause of
Sheetada
.
In present study we have discussed a case of 32 year old female patient came to our OPD with
chief complaints of foul smell from mouth, bleeding from gums on brushing and spitting,
gen
eralised inflammed gums and blackish discoloration of gums from last two months. On
examination hallitosis, poor gums consistency, bleeding from gums& calculus were found.
Ayurvedic treatment was planned and
Manjisthadi Kwatha
internally and
Pippali Churna
Pratisarna
was started.
Keyword :
Ayurveda, Bleeding gums, Gingivitis, Manjistahadi Kwatha , Pippali, Sheetada .