In nature lies the solution to restore teeth with minimal damage. In this groundbreaking book, the management of dental challenges is presented from a new perspective. Natural Conservative Dentistry: An Alternative Approach to Solve Restorative Problems provides evidence-based solutions to dental challenges to researchers, practitioners and dental service providers. The main attribute of all these solutions is that they are all derived from natural ingredients. Natural ingredients are an effective alternative for dental care and management in contrast to synthetic products that have multiple side effects.
This book fills a knowledge gap on alternative and sustainable solutions derived from nature to respond effectively to dental challenges encountered in dental treatment for the conservation of the tooth. It is a compilation of the work of expert dentists that has been carried out in clinics for the management of dental problems.
This book fills a knowledge gap on alternative and sustainable solutions derived from nature to respond effectively to dental challenges encountered in dental treatment for the conservation of the tooth. It is a compilation of the work of expert dentists that has been carried out in clinics for the management of dental problems.
Key Features
- Provides an insightful look at the prevention of dental diseases through evidence-based interventions using natural products in 8 referenced chapters
- Contains valuable contributions in restorative dentistry, such as caries prevention, enamel and dentin remineralization, dentin biomodification, dentin desensitization, vital pulp therapy, antioxidants, and tooth bleaching
- Provides an update on the current status of different ingredients used in oral health care products developed for commercial markets
- Includes notes on pathophysiology and diagnosis on specific conditions and sources of natural ingredients
Readership
Dentistry residents, clinicians and administratorsTable of Contents
Chapter 1 Natural Anti-Cariogenic Agents- Fatma Hussein
- Introduction
- Chemotherapeutic Strategies to Control Biofilm
- Effect of Natural Agents on Caries-Producing Pathogens and Streptococcus Mutans
- Physiology
- Classifications of Natural Anti-Cariogenic Agents
- Plant Extracts
- Tea (Camellia Sinensis)
- Green Tea
- Black Tea
- Oolong Tea
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect of Tea
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect of Green Tea
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect of Black Tea
- Coffea Rubiaceae (Coffee)
- Chemical Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Activity of Coffee
- Myrtus Communis Linn (Myrtaceae), (Myrtle)
- Chemical Composition of Myrtus Communis L. Extracts
- Anti-Cariogenic Effects
- Neem (Azadirachta Indica)
- Antimicrobial Activity of Neem
- Babool Chewing Sticks (Datun)
- Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Miswak Chewing Sticks (Twigs of Salvadora Persica)
- Technique of Handling
- Historical and Religious Background
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Effect on Saliva
- Efficacy of Miswak on Oral Hygiene
- Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
- Composition and Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Spices
- Garlic (Allium Sativum)
- Components of Garlic
- Protective Properties in the Oral Cavity
- Comparable Effect With Other Agents
- Allium Cepa (Onion)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Nigella Sativa L. (Black Cumin)
- Composition and Anti-Cariogenic Activity
- Ajowan Caraway (Trachyspermum Ammi, T.Ammi)
- Turmeric (Terra Merita)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic
- Theobroma Cacao L. (Cacao Bean Husk, Cbs)
- Active Components and Mode of Action
- Cinnamomum Verum/Cinnamon
- Active Ingredients
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Fruits Extract
- Plum Tree, (Prunus Mume)
- Strawberry Guava, (Psidium Cattleianum)
- Mode of Action
- Pomegranate (Punicagranatum Linn)
- Composition
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Cranberry, (Vaccinium Macrocarpon)
- Chemical Composition and Mode of Action
- Gooseberry E. Officinalis/Amla/Indian Gooseberry
- Composition and Mode of Action
- Natural Sweetener
- Glycyrrhiza Roots (Licorice Root)
- Effect of Glycyrrhizin
- Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni (Candyleaf, Sweetleaf, or Sugarleaf)
- Chemical Composition of the Stevia
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Xylitol, Xylos (Wood or Cotton Tree)
- Anti-Cariogenic Effect
- Mushroom (Agarics, Boletus, Ceraunium)
- Composition
- Propolis/Bee Glues
- Composition
- The Antimicrobial Properties of Propolis
- Probiotics and Replacement Therapy
- Oral Microbiota in Health and Disease
- Probiotic Microorganisms and Their Administration Vectors
- Hypothetical Mechanism of Action of Probiotics in the Mouth
- Maintenance Time of Probiotics in Oral Environment
- Conclusion
- References
- Nawal Aidaros
- Introduction
- Classification of Natural Enamel Remineralizing Agents
- Herbal-Based Enamel Remineralizing Agents
- Grape Seed Extract
- Moringa Oleifera (Mo)
- Galla Chinensis
- Aloe Vera
- Tea
- Ginger
- Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)
- Cinnamon
- Marine and Animal-Based Remineralizing Agents
- Seashells
- Eggshells
- Others
- Zamzam Water
- Propolis
- Conclusions
- List of Abbreviations
- References
- Shimaa Mahmoud Ameen
- Introduction
- Classification of Natural Remineralizing Agents
- Fruits Extract
- Grape Seeds (Vitis Vinifera)
- The Phytochemical Structure of the Grape Seed Extract (Gse)
- Mode of Action of Grape Seed Extract
- Remineralizing Effect of Gse
- Safety and Adverse Effects of Gse
- Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon)
- The Phytochemical Composition and Mode of Action of Cranberry
- Remineralizing Effect of Cranberry
- Citrus Fruits
- Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Action of Citrus Fruits
- Remineralizing Effect of Citrus Flavonoids
- Plants Extract
- Camellia Sinensis
- Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Actions of Camellia Sinensis
- Remineralizing Effect of Camellia Sinensis
- Adverse Effects of Camellia Sinensis
- Moringa Oleifera
- Phytochemical Composition of Moringa Oleifera
- Remineralizing Effect of Moringa Oleifera
- Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis)
- Phytochemical Composition of Aloe Vera and Its Pharmacological Actions
- Dentin Remineralizing Effect of Aloe Vera
- Adverse Effects and Toxicity of Aloe Vera
- Miswak (Salvadora Persica)
- Phytochemical Composition and Mode of Action of Salvadora Persica
- Remineralizing Effect of Salvadora Persica
- Cocoa (Theobroma Cacao L.)
- Phytochemical Composition and Pharmacological Action of Cocoa
- Remineralizing Effect of Cocoa
- Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.)
- The Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Actions of Turmeric
- Remineralizing Effect of Turmeric
- Adverse Effects of Turmeric
- Natural Shell
- Shell Fish (Chitosan)
- Biological Properties and Mode of Action of Chitosan
- Remineralizing Effect of Chitosan
- Natural Sweetener
- Propolis
- Chemical Composition, Characteristics and Pharmacological Action of Propolis
- Remineralizing Effect of Propolis
- Adverse Effects of Propolis
- Xylitol
- Remineralizing Effect of Xylitol
- Toxicity of Xylitol
- Essential Oils
- Lemon Essential Oil
- Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Actions of Lemon Essential Oil
- Remineralizing Effect of Lemon Oil
- Conclusion
- Future Prospects
- References
- Raghda Kamh
- Introduction
- The Development of Adhesive Systems
- Dentin Collagen Nature
- Dentin-Resin Interface Biodegradation
- Degradation of the Adhesive Resin
- Degradation of the Collagen Fibrils
- Mmps and Cysteine Cathepsins Biodegradation Effect
- Dentin Biomodifiers (Cross-Linkers)
- Natural Dentin Biomodifiers
- Grape Seed Extract (Gse)
- Cashew Nutshell
- Aroeira Bark
- Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)
- Cranberry (Vaccinium Macrocarpon)
- Cocao Seed (Theobroma Cacao L.)
- Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis)
- Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis)
- Chitosan
- Citrus Fruits, Hesperidin (Hsd)
- Red Fruits and Vegetables (Lycopene)
- Curcumin (Curcuma Longa L.)
Author
- Maha Ahmed Niazy
- Hesham El-Enshasy
- Shimaa Mahmoud Ameen
