Herbal medicines in dentistry

Authors

  • Ana Bárbara Polo
  • Beatriz Vilela Tomé
  • Cássia Pereira da Silva
  • Luciana Cláudia Diniz Tavares
  • Marcelle Silva Alves de Paula
  • Mariana Simões de Oliveira
  • Matheus Fernandes Lasneau Moraes
  • Michel de Oliveira Salles Júnior
  • Millena Machado Cardoso
  • Taleessa Vieira Gomes
  • Vitória Batista Clemente
  • Ana Carolina Morais Apolônio

Keywords:

Medicinal plants, Natural products, Odontogenic infections

Abstract

The popular use of medicinal plants has brought important knowledge of their biological applications. Thus, therapeutics using medicinal plants was legally called Phytotherapy. In dentistry, herbal medicines still have a timid participation, although much research is being developed in the area. The main applications in dentistry are in the relief of pain and inflammation, the treatment of periodontal disease, and the treatment of caries.  In this chapter we will discuss a little about the aspects involved in the use of phytotherapy in dentistry.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.007-057

Published

2024-04-15