International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 151 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Review Papers | Dental Science | Iraq | Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017


The Effect of Curcumin (Turmeric) on Oral and Periodontal Diseases

Saja Malik Jaleel | Maha Sh. Mahmood


Abstract: Introduction Herbal medicines have been used for thousands of years in developing countries and more than 80 % of population relies on their use for health care needs. Turmeric, neem, aloe Vera, clove, cinnamon are among the common herbal products used in dentistry, turmeric has been used traditionally as a remedy for skin, stomach, liver etc. Since turmeric has antimicrobial, Antioxidant and other useful properties, it is useful in dentistry also [1] The most active part of turmeric named curcumin, its responsible for turmeric vibrant yellow color, first identified in 1910 by Lampe and Milobedzka [2]. Periodontal disease is One of the most common diseases affecting human race Prevalence rates range from 25 to 54 percent in gingivitis (early disease with no attachment loss) to 43 percent with chronic periodontitis determined by one or more sites of attachment loss [3] according to American Academy of Periodontology) 2000) defined Chronic Periodontitis as, inflammation of the gingiva extending into the adjacent attachment apparatus. The disease is characterized by loss of clinical attachment due to destruction of the periodontal ligament and loss of the adjacent supporting bone [4] Periodontitis is a bacterial initiated but host modulated chronic infection that leads to destruction of the connective tissue supporting the teeth [5] Non surgical therapy has been the main stay of periodontal disease management with mechanical removal of plaque being the predominant method, However the use of antimicrobial adjunctive treatment is widely investigated with minimum resistance and adverse effect. This has led to renewed interest in the discovery of novel anti-infective natural compounds derived from turmeric [6] Curcumin has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and has action in suppressing the activity of Toll like receptor (TLRS) has initiated great interest in identifying and expanding its therapeutic potential in limiting the destruction in periodontitis [7]


Keywords: curcumin turmeric


Edition: Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017,


Pages: 1126 - 1130


How to Download this Article?

You Need to Register Your Email Address Before You Can Download the Article PDF


How to Cite this Article?

Saja Malik Jaleel, Maha Sh. Mahmood, "The Effect of Curcumin (Turmeric) on Oral and Periodontal Diseases", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 6 Issue 10, October 2017, pp. 1126-1130, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20177315

Similar Articles with Keyword 'curcumin'

Downloads: 1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Research Paper, Dental Science, India, Volume 11 Issue 5, May 2022

Pages: 592 - 600

Comparative Evaluation of Oral Rinsing with 01 Curcumin and 02 Chlorhexidine Mouthwash as an Adjunctive to Scaling and Root Planning in the Treatment of Moderate Periodontitis

Kishore Kumar Katuri | Juhee Keerthana Alluri | Susmitha Karyamsetti | Appaiah Chowdary Bollepalli

Share this Article

Downloads: 104

Research Paper, Dental Science, India, Volume 9 Issue 7, July 2020

Pages: 538 - 540

Effect of Curcumin and Artemisinin - Future Perspective on COVID-19

Dr. M. Shanthi [5] | Dr. R. Raju Ganesh

Share this Article
Top