Plants in pediatric dentistry

Plants in pediatric dentistry, a research opportunity addresses the evaluation and research of plant extracts and essential oils of some plants as well as the performance of different tests to measure their potential application in oral diseases and treatments in the area of dentistry, especially in the treatment of caries and pulp therapy in pediatric dentistry.Dental caries is a highly prevalent disease of multifactorial origin and one of the main public health problems worldwide. Early childhood caries is often considered the first cause of dental consultation in children and pulp therapy represents a common treatment in order to preserve the tooth. Plants represent a valuable research opportunity in pediatric dentistry.