MAGIC OF AYURVEDA IN THE TREATMENT OF PYORRHEA-A REVIEW ARTICLE
Dr. Manisha Verma*, Dr. Mohammad Abdurrahman Khan, Dr. Anjani Kumar Pathak, Prof. Dr. Nand Lal, Dr. Richa Garg
ABSTRACT
Ayurvedic drugs have been used since ancient times to treat diseases including periodontal diseases. Oral rinses made from ayurvedic medicines are used in periodontal therapy to control bleeding and reduce inflammation. Mouth is considered as the mirror of general health. For good oral and systemic health, proper maintenance of good oral hygiene is very important. Ayurveda is considered as the most ancient indigenous medical system of India. Ayurveda includes therapies of treatment of these Orofacial Diseases such as oral cleansing, extraction, excisions, flap surgeries etc. Ayurveda also recommends daily use of therapeutic procedures as preventive measures such as Dant dhavani Jivha lekhana, Gandoosha or oil pulling and tissue regeneration therapies. In this article, an attempt has been made to review various herbal plants mentioned in Ayurveda and therapeutic procedures that can be used as an adjunct for the maintenance of oral health.
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