Curcumin A Therapeutic Approach In Periodontal Disease: A Review

Indhuja RS; Arun Sadasivan; Elizabeth Koshi

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

Curcumin A Therapeutic Approach In Periodontal Disease: A Review

Indhuja Rs, Arun Sadasivan, Elizabeth Koshi

Abstract :

 Periodontitis is a bacterial initiated but host modulated chronic infection that leads to destruction of the connective tissue supporting the teeth. Immune and Inflammatory response directed against specific bacteria and its products become responsible for the local periodontal, tissue loss in susceptible persons. Non – surgical therapy has been the main stay of periodontal disease management with mechanical removal of plaque being the predominant method. However some individuals non responsive with only mechanical therapy benefit from supplementation with antimicrobial therapy. The use of adjunctive antimicrobial therapy has been plagued by problems of microbial resistance of local and gut flora. This has led to renewed interest in the discovery of novel anti–infective natural compounds derived from plants. Turmeric, a rhizome of curcumalonga, is an herb known for its medicinal properties and is a more acceptable option for a common man. Here we review the anti–inflammatory properties of curcumin and its various forms in modulatory host response as a potential therapy in periodontal disease