An overview of Shitada vis-à-vis Gingivitis

Dr. N.S. Abegunasekara; K.P.P.Peiris

doi:10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1067

Dr. N.S. Abegunasekara Lecturer (Probationary), Dept. of Ayurveda Basic Principles, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute,University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, INDIA.
K.P.P.Peiris Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Shalya Shalakya, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, INDIA.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v5i05.1067

Keywords: Gingivitis, Periodontium, Shitada

Abstract

The structures which hold the tooth in proper position are called as “Periodontium” comprising of gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone. It is like the stem of the tree or bony skeleton of a human; because it bears the responsibilities of giving full support to the tooth.The disease conditions like Shitada-Gingivitis will lead to tooth mortality by altering the contour and position of it. The general prevalence of Gingivitis (Inflammation of Gingiva) is 50% and incidence in Indian population is 45%. Shitada is an early stage of periodontal disease. It is caused by vitiated Kapha and Rakta which produces spontaneous bleeding from dark, slimy and soft gums with offensive odour and gum recession. In this study an effort is made to understand the concept of Shitada mentioned in Ayurveda with special reference to Gingivitis.

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