Herbal Medicine in Endodontic Practice

Phytotherapy is the study of the use of extracts of natural origin as medicines or health-promoting agents.It has been applied in the treatment of oral ailments due to its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and analgesic properties.It has been specifically explored in endodontics for the creation of alternative medical products that are both safe, effective and economical.Phytotherapy is used in endodontics to preserve pulp vitality, root canal irrigation, intracanal medication, conservation media for permanent teeth avulsed following trauma, gutta percha solvents for endodontic retreatment, sealing materials for definitive root canal fillings and as materials to promote bone and endodontic regeneration.Literature data on possible side effects are limited. This underlines the need for in-depth studies to assess biocompatibility, efficacy, risks of long-term dental dyschromia and potential interactions with other products.