Abstract: Chapter 20 Azadirachta indica (Neem) An Ancient Indian Boon to the Contemporary World of Dentistry Sri Chandana Tanguturi, Sri Chandana Tanguturi Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorSumanth Gunupati, Sumanth Gunupati Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorSreenivas Nagarakanti, Sreenivas Nagarakanti Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Sri Chandana Tanguturi, Sri Chandana Tanguturi Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorSumanth Gunupati, Sumanth Gunupati Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this authorSreenivas Nagarakanti, Sreenivas Nagarakanti Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaSearch for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Durgesh Nandini Chauhan, Durgesh Nandini ChauhanSearch for more papers by this authorPrabhu Raj Singh, Prabhu Raj SinghSearch for more papers by this authorKamal Shah, Kamal ShahSearch for more papers by this authorNagendra Singh Chauhan, Nagendra Singh ChauhanSearch for more papers by this author First published: 30 January 2020 https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119618973.ch20 AboutPDFPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShareShare a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Known as the "Miracle tree" and "Arishta" (Sanskrit for Sickness reliever), Azadirachta indica (Neem), belonging to the Meliaceae family, from prehistoric Indian subcontinent, for its multitudinous medicinal properties. With globalization, it has gained even more recognition and acceptance worldwide, especially for having no side effects or complications. By virtue of its natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it has diverse applications in dentistry, as most of the oral diseases are microbe induced. With active ingredients such as, Nimbidin, Azadirachtin, and Nimbinin that can eliminate oral aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, Neem is extensively used as a root canal irrigant, mouthwash for treatment of gingivitis, and toothpaste with good anti-cariogenic properties, among numerous other oral hygiene products. Though there are many scientific studies explaining Neem's diverse applications in dentistry, literature that reviews them has been scarce. The aim of this chapter is to review Neem's phytochemistry, mechanism of action, use of the tree's various parts in dentistry, their chemical constituents, and biological effects. Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy RelatedInformation
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-01-30
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