Abstract:
According recent statistics, more than 50% of Sri Lankan and 36% of world population are
suffering from Krimidanta (Dental Caries). Dental Caries is a multi-factorial process that affects
on hard dental tissues such as enamel, dentin etc. Once it occurs, its manifestations persist
throughout life even though the lesion is treated. Therefore, an effective therapy is required in the
treatment of Krimidanta at its early stage, which is simple, safe and effective. In this study,
Patoladi Lepa and Mustadi Taila were used as research drugs which have been prescribed in
Cakkradatta. A total sample of 60 patients were selected at Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, Borella
and Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Hospital, Yakkala. They were divided equally into
two groups by using simple random sampling method. Group A was treated with 2g of Patoladi
Lepa Pratisarana twice a day and Group B was prescribed 20ml of Mustadi Taila Gandusha
twice a day for 4 weeks. Both groups showed signicant results in the improvement of
Dantashula, Shopha, Mukha Daurgandhyata, Danta Harsha, Animitta Ruja, Salivary pH and
OHI-S. Howwever, chalata was improved in Group B patients only. Improvement in Krishnata
was not observed in both the therapies. In the view of all the subjective and objective criteria and
recurrences of the clinical features, Mustadi Taila Gandusha has shown better effectiveness than
Patoladi Lepa Pratisarana. Therefore, these formulations can be used together at the early stage
of Krimidanta as a prophylactic measure.
