Today, people around the globe are giving preference to alternative medicines such as ayurveda, naturopathy, homeopathy and herbal medicine. Herbal medicines have fallen in and out of favour with man throughout the ages. However they have continued to develop and are once again gaining popularity in today's world, particularly as there are growing concerns about the safety and side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. In light of this, herbal remedies are offering a safe and natural alternative for many ailments. A wide range of herbal based dentifrices and oral rinses are available in the...

Esthetic or cosmetic dentistry has become one of the main areas of dental practice emphasis and growth for several years. But when we talk about dental esthetics, it is not just a finite point, rather a broader zone , referred as esthetic zone for any individual, comprising of teeth, gingiva and lips. The presence of interdental papilla, especially in the area of maxillary central incisors, is considered as a key esthetic factor in the smile of any individual. Through this book, the author aims to draw the attention of both dental clinicians as well as patients towards the effect of various...