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- Title
Role of Curcumin in Periodontal disease - A Review.
- Authors
Monisha, K.; Ramamurthy, Jaiganesh
- Abstract
Plants are the only source of medicine and because of its properties, many places uses herbal products than synthetic drugs. Synthetic drugs are sometimes harmful and can cause side-effects in certain individuals. The objective of this article is to review the efficacy of using curcumin in the treatment of periodontal diseases and to highlight its pharmacological actions in dentistry. Turmeric is an ancient dye and is a flavouring and medicinal herb which is widely used in Asian countries. It is mostly known by its name because the herb is widely used in Indian medicine, cookery and in cosmetics. Curcumin is the main component of turmeric. Curcuma Longa has a number of medicinal properties and has been attributed as a traditional medicine. It has proven to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant properties and has a major role in periodontal diseases and oral cancers unlike other plant medicines. The misuse and frequent use of differently available therapeutic agents leads to the evolution of of increased prevalence of side effects and develops resistant strains. They are commercially available and is affordable and is easily used. These plant products are used in dentistry to promote oral hygiene and to improve dental health. Our daily intake of consists of foods containing sugar diet, bakery and carbonated drinks that increases the prevalence of dental caries. Lack of maintaining proper oral hygiene can accumulate plaque and calculus which is the main aetiology for developing gingivitis and periodontitis. Since the oral cavity is said to be the mirror of illness in other areas of the body and systemic diseases are being manifested in in the soft tissue of the oral mucosa of the mouth. Hence overall health can be affected when oral health is compromised. Therefore, traditional plants can treat bacterial infections and are considered as a very good alternative to synthetic chemicals.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 5, p1130
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal