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...

Periodontal microsurgery is the natural transition from conventional surgical principles to a surgical ethic in which the microscope is employed to permit more accurate and atraumatic handling tissues to enhance wound healing. Viewing periodontal surgery under magnification cannot help but impress the periodontal surgeon with the coarseness of conventional surgical manipulation. Periodontists have always attempted to treat the surgical site atraumatically and to achieve primary wound closure. However, the limits of normal vision dictate the extent to which this goal was possible. Microsurgery...

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...

Man s most precious treasure is his genetic heritage which guides the health and proper development of future generations. Undoubtedly, one of the most emerging branches of the medical science in the present day world is Genetics, because of its practical value in human welfare. It is now evident that there is a genetic basis for most diseases including periodontitis. Most importantly identifying specific genetic risk factor and applying genetic information and technology to the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic strategies of periodontitis is academically appealing and conceptually...