I. Muntean
Department of Oral Pathology, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
C.I. Roi
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
L.C. Rusu
Department of Oral Pathology, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
M. Rivis
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
L.L. Mihai
Department of Oral Pathology, Titu Maiorescu University, Bucharest
A. Puscas
Department of Oral Pathology, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
A. Roi
Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
M.T. Leretter
Department of Prosthodontics, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara
Abstract
Periodontal disease has a high prevalence worldwide and is estimated to affect up to 90% of the world population. Currently, the attention was directed towards the effects of the herbal extraction in prevention and management of the periodontal disease. Taking into consideration their antimicrobial activity and immunomodulatory action, plant extracts can influence the treatment outcome. This review aims to provide an overview of the implications of different herbal extracts as adjuvant therapy and the outcome of the cases compared to standard controls. By integrating the herbal plant extracts and essential oils into different oral hygiene products as well, the first signs of inflammation can be controlled. The results highlighted an important antimicrobial action upon the most common pathogens of the periodontal disease, offering important advantages in the management of this disease.