Materials used in different fields of prosthodontics have evolved over the years. In recent years, patient more preferably demands a metal-free, lightweight, tooth-colored prosthesis. Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) can be used in various ways in prosthodontics. The aim of this article is to encapsulate the precedence of PEEK, compared to other restorative materials that have been used currently, based on various studies conducted on this material.

Aim: To evaluate the reducing potential of herbal toothpastes in comparison with a non-herbal toothpaste. Methodology: In-vitro analysis was conducted among seven herbal toothpaste groups (numbered from 1-7) and one non-herbal toothpaste (group 8). The toothpastes were diluted with distilled water, filtered, and the clear solution was taken as a test sample. Evaluation of reducing potential was done by Dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) method. The results were obtained using the ANOVA test. Result: Group 3 (Dabur dant rakshak) of the herbal tooth pastes showed the highest reducing potential with a mean value of 4.46 followed by group 5 (Patanjali Dantkanti), group 2 (Dabur red gel), group 1 (Dabur Red toothpaste), group 6 (Colgate Swarna Vedshakti), group 4 (Dabur 2