Natural products used in dentistry - A Review


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Article type :

Review Article

Author :

Jaikaria A, Thakur S, Jayam C

Volume :

2

Issue :

4

Abstract :

Phytotherapy is the study of the use of extracts from natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents. The use of herbs in dental practice is not limited to only material sciences. A single herb shows a variety of effects like anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal activity and many more. The natural phytochemicals could offer an effective alternative to antibiotics and represent a promising approach in prevention and therapeutic strategies for dental caries and other oral infections.

Keyword :

 Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Phytotherapy, Dental practice, Therapeutic strategies