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Use of phytotherapy in dentistry
Author(s) -
Groppo Francisco Carlos,
Bergamaschi Cristiane de Cássia,
Cogo Karina,
FranzMontan Michelle,
Motta Rogério Heládio Lopes,
Andrade Eduardo Dias de
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
phytotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.019
H-Index - 129
eISSN - 1099-1573
pISSN - 0951-418X
DOI - 10.1002/ptr.2471
Subject(s) - phytotherapy , traditional medicine , medicine , dentistry , alternative medicine , pharmacognosy , chemistry , pathology , biochemistry , biological activity , in vitro
Over the past decade, interest in drugs derived from medicinal plants has markedly increased. This study was aimed at a literature review focusing on studies investigating herbal drugs and other natural products, as well as their therapeutic application, side effects and possible drug interactions. Few studies were found to support their rational use in dentistry. Since there is an increasing use of phytotherapeutic agents in dentistry, further studies are needed to evaluate their safety and effectiveness for clinical use. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.