Use of phytotherapy in dentistry.
Over the past decade, interest in drugs derived from medicinal plants has markedly increased. This study was aimed at a literature review focusing on studies investigating herbal drugs and other natural products, as well as their therapeutic application, side effects and possible drug interactions. Few studies were found to support their rational use in dentistry. Since there is an increasing use of phytotherapeutic agents in dentistry, further studies are needed to evaluate their safety and effectiveness for clinical use.
Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas, Department of Pharmacology, Anesthesiology and Therapeutics, Piracicaba, Sao Paulo, Brazil. fcgroppo@fop.unicamp.br
Francisco Carlos
FC
Groppo
Cristiane de Cássia
Cde C
Bergamaschi
Karina
K
Cogo
Michelle
M
Franz-Montan
Rogério Heládio Lopes
RH
Motta
Eduardo Dias
ED
de Andrade
D003813:Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry*
D010936:Plant Extracts