Abstract

DANTASHARKARA W.S.R TO DENTAL CALCULUS AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT: A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dhara Makwana*, Shreyas Bhalodia and Hardik Chudasama

Abstract

Dantasharakara can be compared to Dental calculus which is considered one of the major cause of dental problems. It occurs in the majority of adults worldwide. 97.1 million Persons worldwide have Dental Calculus. It is a hard deposit which is the consequence of mineralization of dental plaque, and it is generally covered by a layer of unmineralized plaque. From the Ayurvedic point of view, Dantasharkara is itself presenting symptom of it i.e., Collection of Sharkara (Sand like particles) around teeth surface in addition of Putigandha (Halitosis). According to Ayurveda Kapha and localized Mala are dried by Vata and Pitta; which eventually converts into hard, rough, and rock like Dantasharkara. After removal of Dantasharkara Kaphaghna, Lekhana, Shodhana, Ushna Virya drugs, are to be used in The management of Dantasharkara along with preventing to recurrence An effort has been being made in present work to explore the probable pathophysiology of Dantasharakara and its management and prevention of recurrence.

Keywords: Dantasharkara, Ayurveda, Dental calculus.