Systematic Review on the Use of Homeopathy in Dentistry: Critical Analysis of Clinical Trials

Amaral, Taísa Gomes; Zina, Lívia Guimarães; Paula, Janice Simpson de

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“…Despite the availability of a wide range of drugs for the treatment of anxiety disorders, such as benzodiazepines (midazolam), some patients prefer complementary therapies for a variety of reasons, including dependence, addiction, withdrawal anxiety, lack of response, or simply a preference for complementary systems such as homeopathy [ 14 ]. Evidence of homeopathy's efficacy in a variety of illnesses has been assessed in several systematic reviews and meta-analyses [ 13 , 20 ]. In each example, the evidence for homeopathy appears to be beneficial when compared to a placebo, but it is mostly equivocal when it comes to specific ailments.…”

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“…In homeopathy, preparations of Aconitum napellus, Coffe cruda, and Gelsium are often used to treat anxiety and other related problems [ 11 ]. However, the evidence-based research in dental homeopathy is minuscule and recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses show inconclusive results on the use of homeopathy in dentistry [ 12 , 13 ]. Allopathy remedies give quick response in reducing anxiety but is associated with side effects.…”

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A Comparative Evaluation of the Anxiolytic Effect of Oral Midazolam and a Homeopathic Remedy in Children During Dental Treatment

Agrawal¹,

Rathi²,

Thosar³

2022

Cureus

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BackgroundMidazolam is recommended by many health standards. However, there is no compelling evidence that midazolam has anti-anxiety effects in children. Homeopathy can be one of the mainstays for effective child management while reducing negative side effects. The aim of the study was to evaluate the anxiolytic efficacy of midazolam (oral) and homeopathic remedies in children during dental treatments. MethodologyThe current ex-vivo study was conducted in the department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry department of a private dental institution. A total of 48 children aged four to 14 years were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants were evenly and randomly divided into groups A and B using the lottery method. Group A: 20 minutes previous to the treatment, a right blend of an equal volume of 0.5mg/kg injectable solution of midazolam hydrochloride. Group B: Received Aconite napellus (homeopathic remedy). ResultsDuring anxiety, the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis gets activated which causes a release of body fluids including salivary cortisol levels. Salivary amylase also responds quickly during stress and anxiety by increasing its levels.Midazolam is used in Dentistry to reduce anxiety as it is able to reduce salivary cortisol and amylase levels. Aconite napellus being homeopathic remedy is useful in Dentistry to reduce salivary cortisol and amylase levels which is observed in the present study. There was a decrease in salivary cortisol and amylase concentrations following midazolam (8.51 ± 6.7) (41.48 ± 23.8) and Aconite napellus (homeopathic remedy) (7.53 ± 5.2) (37.08± 22.8) administration, as well as a decrease in heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Furthermore, all of the differences were statistically significant (p<0.05). ConclusionIn children with behavioral difficulties, homeopathic remedy was marginally more successful than oral midazolam in lowering anxiety during dental treatment.

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