Comprehensive study of Sheetada, Dantavesta, Upakusha, Dantapupputa

Abstract

According to Ayurvedic perspective of diseases related to oral cavity Acharyas have explained Nidana, Samprapti, Lakshana, Chikitsa of all the Avayava of Mukha in detail. According to Sushruthacharya’s classification of Dantamoolagata Roga, he had enumerated 15 Rogas and among them, Sheetada, Dantaveshta, Upakusha and Dantapupputta are commonly encountered diseases in the clinical practice. Kapha Dosha and Rakta Dhatu are the main factors involved in the pathology of these diseases and management of these conditions includes, Stanika Upakramas such as Pratisarana, Kavala, Gandoosha, Lepa and systemic therapies like Vamana, Virechana and Nasya are advocated. The above said 4 clinical conditions can be co-related to different stages of   periodontal diseases. Gingivitis is the inflammation of gum & periodontitis is inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth. If left untreated, it may progress to periodontitis (destructive form). In our classics, each Mukha Avayava is described with its clinical features and treatment measures indicating their significance in maintaining Swasthya. In early detection, it is fairly simple to help, treat and prevent.