Role of pomegranate in preventive dentistry

Abstract

The aim of this article is to review the role of pomegranate as a potential anti-plaque agent. The main functional value of pomegranate in oral health is in its polyphenolic flavonoid content. The available literature suggests the use of pomegranate extract in the prevention of dental caries and gingival inflammation, though in-vivo evidence is scares. In India, pomegranate phytotherapy has the potential to provide cost-effective and an indigenous solution in preventive dentistry.