Question

n about 1000 words explain the use of plants in dentistry , history , and the plant use benefit to the field of dentistry.

please type the names of the articles you used to find the information.

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Answer 1

PLANTS IN DENTISTRY

• World health organisation (WHO) reported that 80% of worlds population depend upon traditional medicines for their primary health care needs.
• The herbal products are widely used for treatment of various dental disorders.
• In early days people uses natural tooth brushes which are made from healing plants.
• The herbal formulations have capacity to prevent the production of proinflammatory mediators.
• In dentistry herbal formulations are used as antimicrobial, antiinflamatory, sedative and anxiolytics.

HISTORY

• the herbs are used for medicinal purpose from older times
• Herbalist,Lesley Tierra ,in her book, 'THE HERBS OF LIFE' (1992) explain that twigs contain volatile oil which stimulate blood circulation,tannins &vitamin C maintain the healthy gums.

BENEFITS OF PLANT USE

• Herbal medicines are less toxic.
• It is available in low cost.
• herbal treatment provide high benefit to low-risk ratio.

USE OF PLANTS IN DENTISTRY

PLANT	USES
Myrrh	promote healing in pyorrhea gargle help to eliminate bad breath
prickly ash	used to increase the flow of salina relieve pain in tooth ache
peppermint	treatment of toothache and gum inflammation
red clover	healing from irritated and diseased gums
rosemary	use mouthwash for treatment of gum disease and bad breath.
sanicle	powerful antioxidant use as ointment to heal septic wounds
shepherd's purse	use fresh tops to stop bleeding after tooth extraction
tree tea oil	antiseptic & antifungal agent use mouthwash to soothe oral inflammation application in rootcanal treatment for dissolving the necrotic pulp tissue
thyme	effective against Streptococcus Mutans
violets	helps to relieve the pain and tenderness from sores caused by oral cancer
wintergreen	astringent and antiseptic
yarrow	treatment of hemorrhages,ulcers and to improve blood clotting.
clove	analgesic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti inflammatory, antioxidant treatment of toothache, periodontitis & bleeding gums
German chamomile	use in gingivitis, periodontal disease& ulcers anti inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmoic and sedative properties.
coconut water	decreased swelling, relieve spam, root canal irrigant and storage media for avulsed tooth.
cranberry	prevent tooth decay and gum disease
green tea	anti inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral treatment of periodontal disease
propolis	used in dental carries, gingivitis, storage medium, intra canal medicament etc
tulsi	used in periodontitis
marigold	facilitate healing after oral surgery oral cavity inflammation
garlic	antibacterial activity
neem	twigs used as tooth brush bark used for healing gum diseae
turmeric	used in dental caries, oral lichen planus ,gingivitis,&dental plaque detection system

REFERENCE

1. GUNJAN KUMAR,MD.JALALUDDIN et.al; Emerging trends of herbal care in dentistry ; Journal of Clinical and Domestic Research.2013 aug, vol-7(8) :1827-1829
2. Dr. Lahari Buggapati : Herbs in dentistry: International journal of Pharmaceutical science Invention :october 2016; vol 5 issu6