Phytotherapy in periodontics as an effective and sustainable supplemental treatment : a narrative review

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PURPOSE: Periodontal disease is a chronic condition caused by microbial infection and mediated by the host's immune response. Phytotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes a renewable resource capable of supplying less expensive medicines for the world's growing population. This review aimed to present clinical evidence on the use of complementary medicinal herbs in the treatment of periodontal diseases.

METHODS: Different databases were searched using the terms "herbal" and "periodontitis." All included studies were examined with a focus on herbal indications, type, and prescription length. Dentists' therapeutic and prophylactic herbal prescribing habits were also assessed.

RESULTS: Various herbs such as turmeric, neem, aloe-vera, pomegranate, catechu, tulsi, cloves, lemon grass, green tea, tea tree oil, peppermint, garlic, pineapple, oak bark, babul, bakul, sage, coriander, moringa, amla, guava, and grape seed extract have been used in the treatment of periodontitis. These herbs have been reported to exhibit a range of therapeutic effects, including anti-inflammatory, antiplaque, antihalitosis, antiresorptive, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties. These components can be utilized in various forms such as mouth rinse, gel, oil, toothpaste, aqueous extract, mouthwash, or tooth powder.

CONCLUSIONS: Several readily available herbal formulations are now available on the market and have been shown to be effective as supplemental periodontal phytotherapy. However, these should be used under the supervision of a dental professional to ensure optimal benefits and effectiveness. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the understanding of suggested herbal prescription practices among dental professionals.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

Enthalten in:

Journal of periodontal & implant science - (2023) vom: 11. Dez.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Gawish, Abeer Saad [VerfasserIn]
ElMofty, Mohammed Sherif [VerfasserIn]
Jambi, Safa [VerfasserIn]
Felemban, Doaa [VerfasserIn]
Ragheb, Yassmeen SalahEldin [VerfasserIn]
Elsayed, Shadia Abdelhameed [VerfasserIn]

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Dentists
Herbal
Journal Article
Medicine
Periodontitis
Prescriptions
Review

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Date Revised 30.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status Publisher

doi:

10.5051/jpis.2301420071

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367813157