Title of article :
Origanum majorana L. as an Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Apical Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review
Author/Authors :
Mosaffa-Jahromi, Maryam Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Firouzmandi, Maryam Department of Operative Dentistry - Dental School - Shiraz University of Medical Science , Pasalar, Mehdi Research Center for Traditional Medicine and History of Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Background: Acute apical abscess is a prevalent complication in dentistry on the basis of root canal infection. Diagnosis and treatment plan depend on the level of dental involvement.Case Report: A 28-year-old female patient presented with preapical abscess. She received a herbal preparation of oregano for two days. The abscess removed finally without any surgical intervention or post-treatment complication. Conclusion: Using complementary and alternative methods as a noninvasive choice for dental problems could offer a noteworthy opportunity for patients.
Keywords :
Apical abscess , Oregano , Traditional Persian Medicine
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
