Natural products used in dentistry - A Review

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Review Article

Author Details : Jaikaria A, Thakur S, Jayam C

Volume : 2, Issue : 4, Year : 2016

Article Page : 209-212

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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.

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

 

How to cite : Jaikaria A, Thakur S, Jayam C, Natural products used in dentistry - A Review. Int J Oral Health Dent 2016;2(4):209-212

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