Abstract

HOMOEOPATHIC KEYNOTE PRESCRIPTION IN CHRONIC GINGIVITIS: A CASE REPORT

S. N. Sharma, Namrata Singh Kushwaha* and Sakshi Mewara

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Abstract

Gingivitis is inflammation of the gingiva most commonly due to a bacterial infection with the attachment of the connective tissue to the tooth without attachment loss. Inadequate oral hygiene leads to bacterial plaque accumulation which, if not removed, triggers an acute inflammatory response. Mostly, gingivitis may be unnoticed, If symptomatic, the patient may give a history of bleeding, swelling, flossing, and bad breath. Case Summary: A 42-year-old female presented with swelling and bleeding gums for 4-5 years (on and off), a complete case history was taken and repertorization was done. Based on the pathological totality of symptoms Mercurius Solubilis in 30 potency was selected and a single dose was given. The case was followed by Carbo Vegetabilis in 30 potency. The case was closely followed for 5 to 6 months, which shows the effectiveness of Carbo Vegetabilis in the case of gingivitis.

Keywords: Homoeopathy, Keynote approach, Gingivitis, Carbo Vegetabilis.