Mazen Saad Abduljabbar Almalki
King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, KAU, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Review
The role of herbal medicine in periodontal treatment: A systematic review
Author(s): Bassam Mohamad Gutiem Withinanee*, Salman Oqab Rajh Althaqafi, Bandar Suad Farah Al-Metere, Salwa Abbas Abdulkareem Idris, Doaa Ahmad Saed Almalki, Malak Jehad Baker Afif, Mazen Saad Abduljabbar Almalki and Noor Tareq Omar Hawsawi
Periodontal disease is a prevalent oral health condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the supporting structures of the teeth, leading to tooth loss if left untreated. Conventional periodontal therapies, including mechanical debridement and antibiotic treatments, have limitations such as antimicrobial resistance and side effects, necessitating alternative approaches. Herbal medicine has gained increasing attention as a complementary or alternative treatment in periodontal therapy due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This systematic review examines the role of medicinal herbs in periodontal treatment, highlighting their mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and safety. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using major scientific databases to identify studies evaluating herbal interventions in periodontal care. The findin.. Read More»
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15300437