Dentistry and Homeopathy: An Overview

Abstract

For the dentist who endeavours to practise as a physician of the mouth with preventive dental medicine as a part of his/her service, clinical experience has demonstrated that homeopathy can be of benefit. Many homeopathic remedies have been found to be effective for dental conditions, namely dental caries, dental abscess, oral lesions, post-extraction bleeding and even medications to treat the anxious and nervous child.

Comparative study between homeopathy and nimesulide on the prevention of bone resorption in experimental periodontitis in rats.

“…There is evidence that animals treated with various antiinflammatory drugs show less periodontal destruction (WILLIANS et al, 1985;BEZERRA et al, 2000;MORTON et al, 2001;BEZERRA et al, 2002;ALENCAR et al, 2002;LEITÃO et al, 2004;BHAT;SARGOD;GEORGE, 2005;OLIVEIRA et al, 2008). Rats have been extensively used to study the effects of these drugs in the periodontium.…”

“…Rats have been extensively used to study the effects of these drugs in the periodontium. In the present study, the rat model of periodontitis, which comprises a ligature around the tooth, was utilized (OFFENBACHER; HEASMAN;COLLINS, 1993;JOUZEAU et al, 1997;KHUDA-BUKHSH, 2003;BHAT;SARGOD;GEORGE, 2005;RODINI et al, 2008;OLIVEIRA et al, 2008). This model is characterized by accumulation of biofilm, flattening and displacement of the gingival crest, increasing of the number of bacteria on the dentogingival area and alveolar bone loss (OFFENBACHER; HEASMAN;COLLINS, 1993).…”

Change in saliva PH following intake of some homeopathic medications

“…like cures like (1)(2)(3)(4)(5). It is among the most popular alternative and complementary medicine approaches in modern times (6). Homeopathy is well accepted by patients as medications are easily avail- able (over the counter) and are prescribed for acute and chronic conditions (4).…”

“…They may be in the form of pellets, tablets, powder or liquid. The liquid, or the mother tincture, consists of an alcoholic extract of the specific drug (6). The liquid is generally placed under the tongue using a dropper, but since it contains alcohol it should not be given to children (6).…”

“…The liquid, or the mother tincture, consists of an alcoholic extract of the specific drug (6). The liquid is generally placed under the tongue using a dropper, but since it contains alcohol it should not be given to children (6). The globules, tablets and pellets, which are made with a lactose base, dissolve in the mouth without chewing.…”