A Momentous Review Study on Concept of Dentistry in Ayurveda in the Purview of Rachana Sharir (Human Anatomy)

Ayurveda is the antique system of medicine. In recent years there have been renewed interest in developing and exploring in the depth of this science. In Ayurvedic text the value of health has been elucidated by Acharya by explaining about Dinacharya, Rutucharya, etc. One among them is oral hygiene but these have been explored in the present clinical practice of Ayurveda. Acharya Sushruta has considered Danta as one of the types of Asthi, specifically name it as Ruchakaasti. In Ayurveda we get reference in Sushruta Samhita regarding structural and functional information of teeth and its associate parts. Dentistry has gained more recognition because of its cosmetic values. Moreover the pain and discomfort caused by Dantarogas affects the whole physiology of body by concentrating pain. In ancient classics literature regarding Dentistry and Oral Hygiene has been available like healthy teeth, care of the teeth and gums, as well as general oral hygiene, but information is scattered in different books. There is concrete need for comprehensive literary study of the anatomical and clinical aspects of dentistry, from the available Ayurvedic literature. Present review article can be useful to know that the concept of dentistry was well known to Ayurveda with its basic physio-anatomical knowledge. This article is a collection of data regarding dentistry from all Ayurvedic Samhita to give a detailed description of ancient knowledge about dentistry. This article also highlights the review about formation of teeth, anatomy of teeth and dental problems with scientific analysis of the Ayurveda dental health.