Mimusops elengi (Linn.): An effective aid in dental care

Abstract

Mimusops elengi (Linn.) has been used in Ayurveda and many other traditional systems of medicine. This plant has various dental uses and is more significant in periodontal therapy. The present review highlights the proven properties of M. elengi and the scope of advancement for using it as an effective suture coating material projecting its use in decreasing bacterial load after periodontal surgery. Information compiled here will be useful to improve the present investigation regarding M. elengi in periodontal therapy.