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Use of phytotherapy in dentistry
Francisco Carlos Groppo1, Cristiane de Cássia Bergamaschi, Karina Cogo
1Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Department of Pharmacology, Anesthesiology and Therapeutics, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. fcgroppo@fop.unicamp.br
Phytotherapy Research : PTR
|June 24, 2008
Summary
Interest in medicinal plant-derived drugs is rising. This review found limited evidence supporting the safe and effective use of herbal drugs in dentistry, highlighting a need for further research.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Dentistry
- Natural Products Research
Background:
- Growing interest in herbal drugs and natural products over the last decade.
- Increasing use of phytotherapeutic agents in dental practice.
- Need for evidence-based evaluation of these agents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a literature review on herbal drugs and natural products.
- To investigate their therapeutic applications, side effects, and drug interactions.
- To assess the current evidence supporting their use in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Literature search for studies on herbal drugs and natural products.
- Focus on therapeutic use, adverse effects, and interactions.
- Analysis of existing research relevant to dental applications.
Main Results:
- Limited scientific studies were found to support the rational use of herbal drugs in dentistry.
- Evidence regarding therapeutic efficacy, side effects, and drug interactions in dental contexts is scarce.
- The review identified a gap in research for clinical application.
Conclusions:
- Further research is essential to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of phytotherapeutic agents in dentistry.
- More studies are needed to guide the rational and evidence-based use of herbal medicines in dental care.
- The current evidence base is insufficient for widespread clinical adoption in dentistry.
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