ABSTRACT

In Dinacharya, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial, as neglecting it might result in numerous health problems. Of the eight danta rogas listed in Shalakyatantra, Danta sharkara is thought to be caused by poor dental hygiene. The condition is typified by a solid buildup of mala on the surface of the teeth, which damages them and the tissues that support them. According to Ayurveda, removal of the sharkara by danta Shanku's is the first step in treatment, followed by pratisarana and gandusha. Danta sharkara can be compared to dental calculus, according to modern dentistry. Dental plaque that’s undergone mineralization is called calculus. There are several clinical signs of calculus formation, such as poor taste and breath in the mouth, mild to moderate gingivitis, and receding gums. Therefore, getting rid of it’s crucial to preventing periodontal infections. The treatment done is scaling and polishing. By removing the etiologic factors, like dental plaque and calculus, that lead to gum inflammation, scaling contributes to a disease-free periodontium. Despite being an effective and convenient approach, there may be some side effects. Research has indicated that ultrasonic scaling leaves a rough tooth surface behind, which facilitatessubsequent plaque formation and recurrence. Ashtanga Hrudyam describes Gandusha in the form of ksheerapaka for the treatment of danta harsha, a major symptom of danta sarkara. So Yastimadhu Ksheerapaka has been chosen for having sleshmapittahara and shothahara activity, along with Yavakshara having lekhana and shodana properties, with a scraping effect that regulates danta sarkara development. Keywords: Dental calculus; Ashtanga Hrudyam; Shalakyatantra; Danta shanku; Yastimadhu; Yavakshara
Publication date: 01/10/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.10.9514