ABSTRACT
Dental health is considered an integral part of overall health and well-being of an individual. Oral health habits have significant impact on health, appearance, and self-esteem. Oral health includes the gums, teeth with the surrounding tissues, buccal cavity, throat, palate, masticating muscles, nerves, and the mandibular and maxillae jaw bones. Buccal cavity diseases like dental decay, inflammatory gum diseases, and oral malignant tumors are a worldwide health problem in both urbanized and, especially, in developing nations. According to “The Global Burden of Disease Study 2017,” about 3.5 billion people worldwide live with caries in adult teeth, while more than 530 million juveniles experience tooth decay in their deciduous teeth. Dental health diseases are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide and have severe health and financial burdens that reduce the quality of life of affected individuals. It is still a neglected component in many countries. Modern dental remedies are based on conventional approaches. The problem requires an exploration of novel ways to uncover solutions. New technological advancements and biologicals may ensure the promotion of dental health of the population through preventive and curative services. This chapter describes possibilities and successful novel therapeutic innovations in clinical dental treatments.
