ROLE OF AYURVEDA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DANTAVESHTA (PYORRHOEA ALVEOLARIS)

Oral health is an integral component of general health and plays a vital role in maintaining overall quality of life. Periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent oral disorders worldwide and significantly contribute to tooth loss.[1] Dantaveshta, described under Dantamulagata Rogas in Ayurveda, is characterized by bleeding gums, pus discharge, inflammation, and mobility of teeth. It closely resembles Pyorrhoea Alveolaris described in modern dentistry.[2] The present study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of Kanadi Churna Pratisarana and Madhu Mishrit Panchvalkal Kwatha Gandusha in the management of Dantaveshta. Clinical assessmentshowed significant improvement in signs and symptoms, indicating the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatment modalities in periodontal disease.[3]