Medicinal Plants and their Potential Application in Health "Green Dentistry": A Literature Review

Nayeli Lagos, María Bernal, Fran Espinoza-Carhuancho, Daniel Alvitez-Temoche, Franco Mauricio, Frank Mayta-Tovalino

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Abstract

This study focuses on describing the potential use of medicinal plants in oral health. An electronic search was conducted in the PubMed and Scopus databases, limited to the last ten years. Key terms such as “phytodentistry”, “medicinal herbs”, “antimicrobials”, “dentistry”, “hygiene”, and “oral health” were used. In addition, a manual search was performed to verify the articles cited in the bibliographies of the initial documents and the websites of the corresponding journals were explored. The search strategy was specifically adapted for Scopus and PubMed. In this review, articles dealing with medicinal plants and their potential use in oral health were selected. The results of the reviewed studies were grouped into three main categories: plants with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties. An overview of the main characteristics, materials used, and designs of the reviewed studies is provided. It was found that several medicinal plants, such as Aloe Vera, Turmeric, and Cocoa, have significant potential for use in oral health. These plants have proven to be effective in studies to improve oral health. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings and develop practical applications for their use in dentistry. This study underscores the importance of further exploring the potential of medicinal plants in promoting oral health.

Translated title of the contributionPlantas medicinales y su potencial aplicación en salud "Odontología Verde": Una revisión de la literatura
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-51
Number of pages9
JournalOdovtos - International Journal of Dental Sciences
Volume27
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Dec 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Medicinal plants
  • Oral health
  • Phytotherapy
  • Review

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