1Professor & Head, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
2Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
3Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
4Reader, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
5Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan, (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
From the medieval terminologies of the Sanskrit language, the word “Ayurveda” came into existence. It essentially beholds the meaning “essence of life” and symbolizes longevity. It emphasized on the plant derived and animal product-based treatment to cure ailments pertaining to physical existence and mental health. Triphala is one such plant that acts as a Rasayana and enriches oneself with vitality and boosts his/her immune system through its adaptogenic, immuno-modulatory anti-oxidant and detoxifying properties. These effects implore us to discover its usefulness in the field of dentistry in contrary to preferring systemic antibiotics. Systemic antimicrobial therapy causing resistance and superinfection is rechanneling us to come across newer effective solutions for dental diseases.
Ayurveda, Triphala, Myrobalans, Longevity, Periodontic therapy, endodontic therapy
