critical anaysis on ayurvedic dentistry
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS ON AYURVEDIC
DENTISTRY
DR.SYAM CHANDRAN.C
INTRODUCTION
Food - the basic necessity of mankind.
Among the Astanga of Ayurveda, Shalakya tantra holds an important role.
Dentistry and oral surgery forms a subsection of Shalakya Tantra.
• It was Susrutha who could, for the first time differentiated between the various diseases of oral cavity in general and of gums and teeth in particular.
• In Ayurvedic Samhitas emphasized on oral hygienic measures like दन्तधा�वन , जिह्वा� निनर्ले�खन, गण्डू�ष, कवर्ले, त�म्बू�र्ले से�वन and other oral hygienic measures.
HISTORICAL REVIEW
Vedic period
• In Rig Veda the word “Danta” is used.
• Ashwini Kumaras the God physicians and surgeons given a new teeth to pushanva is mentioned by the author of Shatapatha Brahmana
(a commentary on Shukla Yajurveda).
• In Atharva Veda also we will find the references of danta rogas
The procedures for controlling gingival diseases are as old as recorded history. In 3000 B.C. itself gold and silver toothpicks were buried by the Sumerians with their dead bodies.
• By the 18th century, modern dentistry developed but 19th century witnessed several developments that revolutionized the field.
• Mukha roga prakaran
– Dantamula rogas (gingival and periodontal diseases)– Danta rogas (dental diseases)
• The seven subsites of mukha according to Susrutha are
(1) Oshta(Lips)
(2) Dantamula (Gums)
(3) Danta (Teeth)
(4) Jihva (Tongue)
(5) Talu (Palate)
(6) Kantha (Throat)
(7) Sarvani (Entire oral cavity mucosa).
THE ORIGIN AND NATURE OF DANTA
• The origin of teeth is from Pitrujabhava since it is Composing of Asthi and Majja.
• Acharya Susrutha has defined the teeth as ‘Ruchakasthi’
• Teeth - Asthi and Majja dhatu
• Synonyms - dashana, Radana, Rada, Dwija
• According to ancient Acharyas, the humans have 32 teeth.
permanent - (Sakrijjata)
deciduous - (Dwija).
• Rajadanta (रा�दन्त) - Middle Incisors
• Vasta (वस्त) – Canines
• Damshtra (द�ष्ट्र) - Pre molars
• Hanavya (हा�नव्य) - Molars
रा�जदन्त रा�जदन्त वस्तवस्त दष्ट्रदष्ट्रदष्ट्र
दष्ट्र
हा�नव्यहा�नव्य
DANTAMOOLADANTAMOOLA
Acharya Kashyapa in the Kashyapa Samhita has mentioned, Dantamula are developed from Rakta Dhatu in the womb of mother and later grow in shape and becomes firm.
Synonyms -दन्तमां��से, दन्तव�ष्टक�,
दन्त�व�ष्ट, दन्तबून्दन
In Ayurvedic Classical texts the term Dantaveshta posses two meanings: - A structure in mukha refers to the tissue surrounding the danta.- As a disease > Dantaveshtaka is one among the
Dantamula roga’s.
The Sandhi between the Danta and Dantamula is called the उल्र्ले$कर्ले सेन्धि&.
दन्त रा�ग
DANTA ROGAS
द�लन - Odontina
दन्तहार्ष� - Hypersensitivity
दन्तशर्क� रा� - Dental Calculus
र्कपा�लिलर्क� - Enamel separation
र्क� मि�दन्त - Dental carries
श्या�वदन्त - Tooth Discoloration
भन्ज�नर्क - fissured tooth
हान���क्ष - Dislocation of mandible
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» Acute pulpitis-piercing pain
» Tooth attrition
Definition : Pain arising from exposed dentin typically in response to thermal, chemical stimuli, osmotic
etc…
C/F : Sudden pain
Generalized hypersensitivity
Diagnosis : Measuring of sensitivity-
Stimulate the area with compressed air
Hypersensitivity
Attrition : Loss of dental tissue caused by tooth to tooth
contact during mastication.
Tooth Wear
Abrasion : Loss of dental tissue caused from abrasion by a foreign substance.
ErosionProgressive loss of hard dental tissue by chemical processes
Eg: Tooth contact with acidsRegurgitation of HCl
Management of vÉÏiÉSliÉ
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Dental calculus is an adherent calcified or calcifying mass that forms on the surface of teeth and dental appliances.
PLAQUE/ CALCULUS
Stages of plaque formation
Formation of dental pellicle
Colonization of plaque microorganisms
Maturation
Calculus : Mineralized dental plaque.
Scaling
Manual scaler
Ultrasonic scaler
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१६/३३)
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Enamel hypoplasia
» Congenital type
» Environmental type
» Dental flurosis
Management of Kapalika
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REQUIREMENTS
» Inspection
Exploration
Diagnosis of dental caries
» Radiographs
Pit and fissure caries Buccal and lingual surface caries
Occlusal surface caries
Hidden caries Root surface caries
Types1. Intra oral-X-ray film is inside the mouth.
Bite-wingPeriapicalOcclusal
2. Extra oral- film is outside the mouth.
Radiographs
» Highlight the crown of the teeth.» Reduction in radiopacity of the enamel.
Indication:» To find cavities between the teeth» To see tartar on the root.
Bitewing X-rays
Periapical X-ray
The teeth from either the upper or lower jaw in one portion of the mouth are shown.
Occlusal X-ray
» Larger
» Full arch of the teeth in either the upper or lower jaw is shown.
» Highlight tooth development and placement
Panaromic x-ray (OPG)
Show the entire mouth area-all teeth on the upper and lower jaws-on a single X-rays.
» x-ray of the entire side of the head.
» Used to look at the teeth in relation to the jaw for teeth alignment.
Cephalometric projections
» Removing the caries and replacing the lost substance of the tooth with a filling.
Types of restoration:» Direct restorations: Filling is placed directly into
the prepared cavity.» Requires a single visit
Materials usedDental amalgam, GIC ,composite fillings.
Treatment of caries
Amalgam Glass ionomer cement Composites
INDIRECT RESTORATIONS
Requires two or more visits
It includes,
» Crowns
» Bridges.
Crowns» These are the coverings that fit over teeth.» Made of porcelain.
Indications: Broken down old fillings.
Sensitive tooth
Malformed or discolored teeth.
Extensive damage by decay
Bridges
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
The process of removing
diseased or damaged pulp
from the tooth, then filling and
sealing the pulp chamber and
root canals.
Creating an abscess Cleaning the cavity Measuring the cavity
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Cause:When the total intake of fluoride is high
Diagnosis:
Mild
Dental flurosis
Moderate Severe
Traumatogenic discoloration
» Discoloration of single tooth.
Trauma
extra vessation of blood components
necrotization of pulp
Bluish or blackish discoloration
Tetracycline staining
Yellow or grey horizontal bands on tooth.
Treatment :» Bleaching» Restoration
Aim- Entirely cosmetic
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दन्तचा�र्ले
» Loss of tooth support» Inflammation
Class O Complete tooth stability.Class I Tooth moves 1/2 mm buccally and 1/2 mm
lingually.Class II All degrees between Class I and Class III
mobility of up to 1mm in any direction.Class III Tooth is terminally mobile. Greater than 1 mm
in any direction and is depressible in the socket.
Tooth Mobility
JalandharabandhamA position of the body maintained, which constricts the nerve plexuses situated in the kantha , thereby blocking the impulses carried in them from reaching their destined centres of perception and transiently/ temporarily controlling the sensation of pain.
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• ÍcÉÌMüixÉÉ : AxÉÉkrÉ
• Overbite• Underbite• Crossbite• Spacing• Crowding • Treatment : Appliances are used
MüUÉsÉ
OVERBITE CROSSBITE
UNDERBITE
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Bleeding gumsCauses of bleeding gums include:
• Any bleeding disorder• Hormonal changes during pregnancy• Leukemia• Scurvy• Vitamin K deficiency
Chikitsa
• Raktamookshana• Gandusha - Shunti, Sarshapa, Triphala,
Musta, Rasanjana.• Lepa – Priyangu, Tagara, Musta, Triphala.• Nasya – Triphala, Madhuka, Padhyaka, Sidha Taila
Karanja
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दन्त पा�प्पा�टर्क
• Rakta mokshana• Pratisarana – Panchalavana,
Yavakshara, madhu.• Shirovirechana, Nasya, Snigdha Bhoojana
Nimba
दन्तव�ष्ट
दुष्ट शी=णिणात
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चार्ले� दन्त
दन्त व3ष्टर्क
Chronic periodontitis
• Chronic periodontitis is a common disease of the oral cavity consisting of chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues that is caused by accumulation of profuse amounts of dental plaque.
• Rakta mokshana• Pratisarana – Lodhra, Patanga,
Madhuka, Laksha, Madhu.• Gandusha – Ksheeri vriksha kwatha.
Madhu, gritha, sharkara.• Nasya – kakolyadi siddha ksheera.
Asana
शीBनिषरा
Vitiation of कफ राक्त
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Chronic gingivitis
• Chronic gingivitis is a persistent inflammation of the gingiva, the soft tissues surrounding the teeth.
• Rakta mokshana• Lepa – Lodhra, Musta, Rasanjan.• Gandusha – Ksheeri kwatha• Nasya – Sariva, utpala, Yastimadhu, Lodhra, Agaru, Chandana siddha ksheera and gritha.
Karaveera
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Gangrenous stomatitis
• Gangrenous stomatitis (cancrum oris) is a lesion involving the orofacial structures that is primarily seen in areas where the socioeconomic standards are low and there is poor hygiene
उपुक$ शी
Vitiation of निपुत्त, राक्त
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Stomatitis
• Stomatitis is inflammation of the mucosa. The term refers to any inflammatory process affecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and lips, with or without oral ulceration
• Shodana• Raktamokshana – Rubbing with
leaves of Gojiwaha.• Pratisarana – madhu, Panchalavana,
Trikatu.• Kavala – Pippali, Sarshapa, nagara.• Nasya - Kakolyadi gana siddha
gritha.
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चार्ले� दन्त
दन्त वJदर्भ5
• Shodana of danta moola and application of Kshara and Sheetal upachara.
Arjuna
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Vitiation of vata
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व्य�मिधा �त� रुकG चा प्रशी�म्यनित
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• Extraction of tooth• Agnikarma
Lavanga
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कफ�
हा�नव्य� पुणिश्चमां� दन्त�
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मांहा� रु�
र्ले�र्ले�स्रानिव
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Perichoronitis
• Also known as operculitis, is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle.
• Caused by an accumulation of bacteria and debris beneath the operculum, or by mechanical trauma (e.g. biting the operculum with the opposing tooth)
• Chedhana of Adhimamsa• Lepa – Vacha, Tejovati, Patha,
Sarjikshara, yavakshara and madhu.• Kavala – Pippali and madhu• Vrana dhavana – Patola, Triphala, Nimba Kashaya• Shirovirechana and Dhooma
Apamarga
दन्त न�डू2
5 types - व�त, निपुत्त , कफ, नि*द=ष , शील्य
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शी=फ� न पुक्वमिमांनित
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दन्त न�डू2
• Chedana – Dusta mamsa• Kshara/Agnikarma• Dhavana of danta nadi –
Jati,Madanaphala,Katuki, Gokshura. • Vranaropana – Jati, Yasti madhu, Lodhra, Khadira siddha taila.
Irimeda
Conclusion
• Ethics of ideal dentistry is to prevent the dental disorders and restore the dentures in its native form.
• The proper application of Dincharya explained in Ayurvedic classics plays a major role in preventing oral cavity diseases.
• Lack of anesthetic agents is a major lacuna in executing surgical procedures in danta and danta moolagata rogas explained in classics.
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