For example, in recent years, in the field of periodontics and endodontics, several plant extracts such as a propolis, noni fruit, burdock root, and neem leaf have been used as intra-canal medications with excellent results, opening up a novel function for herbal agents in global dental therapy (Pujar and Makandar 2011 Shah et al. Antiseptics, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiviral, and analgesic agents derived from plants are of widespread interest in dentistry (Sinha and Sinha 2014). However, it is of utmost importance to understand the interactions of plant extracts with the body and other medications, as many of these extracts have anti-inflammatory effects and prevent bleeding, which is important in dental treatment (Taheri et al.
The field of dentistry also has begun to exploit herbal properties for the purpose of relieving tooth pain, gum inflammation, and canker sores (Kumar et al. These uses have broadened the field of herbal medicine and also increased its credibility. Humans have sought cures for diseases in nature since ancient times even recently, the use of herbal medicines in dietary supplements, energy drinks, multivitamins, massage, and weight loss products has gained popularity (Petrovska 2012). Through this bibliographical revision, we found papers that testify or refute their ancestral uses, and conclude that the use of plants to treat oral conditions or to add to the dental pharmacological arsenal should be based on experimental studies verifying their suitability for dental treatments. However, the number of studies supporting their uses and effects remains insufficient.ĭiscussion and conclusion: It is important for the health of consumers to scientifically demonstrate the real effects of natural medicine, as well as clarify and establish their possible therapeutic applications. Despite a paucity of experimental research demonstrating the antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiplaque effects of these Mexican plants, they could still be useful as an alternative treatment of several periodontal diseases or as anticariogenic agents. Results: Mexico has various medical herbs with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, according to ancestral medicinal books and healers. To correlate with existing scientific evidence, we used the PubMed database with the key term ‘(scientific name) and (oral or dental)’.
Methods: We collected various Mexican medicinal plants used in the dental treatment from the database of the Institute of Biology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Objective: This study aimed at searching and compiling scientific evidence of alternative oral and dental treatments using medicinal herbs from Mexico.
However, few studies have collected scientific evidence on their effects. In Mexico, generations have used them to treat gingivitis, periodontitis, mouth infections, and discoloured teeth. Context: Herbal therapies are used worldwide to treat health conditions.
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