Periodontal disease and its prevention, by traditional and new avenues (Review)

Abstract

One of the most prevalent diseases affecting humans are those which affect the oral cavity. Several diseases can affect the mouth, such as oral cancer, dental caries, Lichen Planus and, of course, periodontal disease with its variants. This review discusses gingivitis, periodontitis and peri-implantitis with a brief focus on the different primary prevention aids, such as mechanical, chemical and the new generation of potential products to be used in the future dental market, products that are prepared from natural sources, the general trend worldwide. In this review, not all new inventions will be mentioned, yet, the role of aged garlic extract (AGE) will be described in addition to a new toothpaste which originates from the Dead Sea and the Purecare dental which produces the Ozone (H3) for the prevention of periodontal disease.