Open AccessFlavonoids - Clinical effects and applications in dentistry: A review
Author(s) -
S. Leena Sankari,
N. Aravindha Babu,
Vidya Rani,
C Priyadharsini,
K. M. K. Masthan
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.137256
Subject(s) - wine , medicine , flavonoid , dentistry , traditional medicine , biology , food science , biochemistry , antioxidant
Flavonoids include a huge group of naturally occurring organic compounds. It is found in a large variety of plants including fruits, seeds, grains, tea vegetables, nuts, and wine. Many studies have shown that there is a strong association between flavonoid intake and the long-term effects on mortality. It is widely used in dentistry and it has many clinical effects. This article summarizes the effects of flavonoids to humankind and its clinical applications in dentistry.