ABSTRACT

Before the onset of synthetic era man has natural tendency to seek for more economical and easily available biological resources for preventive primary health care and other body ailments. Almost all civilization has a history of using medicinal herbs to cure diseases. Ancient literature of Ayurveda and Unani medicines is studded with information, benefits and knowledge in ample about herbal drugs. In the developing country like India mostly people are ignorant towards dental health care. The visit to dental doctors is rare and natural products available at home are most preferred healing practice. Unhealthy food habits and prevalent soft and hard drinks are served which in turn has worsened the scenario in upcoming generations. Moreover the adulterated food and polluted water is further a major concern need to be considered. The trees like Neem and Acacia sticks are still in use as toothbrush and most of the population cannot afford costly medicaments and gels available. Plenty of plant derived products need authentication to treat oral health problem and have been investigated against oral bacteria. The phytochemical have crucial role in inhibiting the growth of oral bacteria and act by reducing the symptoms of oral diseases, their adhesions on tooth surfaces and finally avoiding dental plaque formation. The literature survey and the ancient knowledge of using different plant parts by tribal people in gum pain and as toothbrush have inspired us to explore the potential of leaf, stem and root extracts of medicinal plants as alternative cariogenic agents. Keywords: Cariogenic, Antimicrobial, Odontalgic, Medicament, Pathogenesis, S. mutans
Publication date: 01/06/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.6.7220