AN OVERVIEW ON CLINICAL DENTISTRY: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of health-care and longevity. There is a long history of use of herbal plants and its formulations for the improvement of dental health and oral hygiene. This article was aimed to frame a conceptual analysis of Ayurveda based dentistry in clinical practice based on the available literatures in our science. This framework outlines salient findings about helpful Ayurveda-based alternative opportunities for quick access by ayurvedic practitioners, researchers and patients. There is a mention of Oral Health and Dentistry under the broad heading of Mukharoga (oral diseases) in Ayurveda which has a detail description of its classifications, management and complications. The treatment modalities which are specific to oral health have also been mentioned at various contexts. Managing dental diseases are integral to general health and well-being as many are the consequences of impaired body metabolisms. Hence treatment of dental diseases includes both topical and systemic management along with measures to prevent recurrence. There has been a sudden increase in the use of herbal extracts or plant products as an alternative approach to modern day medicines in general and oral health..Hence this study has been taken up to understand the fundamental basis in managing the dental diseases as an alternative to contemporary science.