Natural conservative dentistry : an alternative approach to solve restorative problems / Maha Ahmed Niazy, Hesham El El-Enshasy, and Shimaa Mahmoud Ameen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Niazy, Maha Ahmed, author.

El-Enshasy, Hesham El, author.

Ameen, Shimaa Mahmoud, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dentistry, Operative.

Naturopathy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (276 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Bentham Science Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

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. 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 The book is a valuable reference for trainees and professionals who want to enhance their restorative dentistry practice in the clinic. Readership Dentistry residents, clinicians and administrators.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Dedication

List of Contributors

Natural Anti-cariogenic Agents

Fatma Hussein1,*

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) Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9789815223194

9815223194

OCLC:

1434170249