@article{article_1614708, title={The Health Benefits of Pomegranate in Periodontal Diseases}, journal={Dental and Medical Journal - Review}, volume={7}, pages={40–53}, year={2025}, author={Yeğinoğlu, Sevilay}, keywords={Antioksidanlar, Diş hekimliği, Yiyecek, Bitkisel Tıp, Gargaralar, Periodontit, Nar}, abstract={Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capability. Since ancient times, its consumption has been thought to be beneficial for health. Periodontal disease is a common contributor to adult tooth loss. Previous studies have shown that inflammation is crucial in the pathogenesis and perpetuation of periodontal disease. Multiple herbal remedies have gained popularity recently for the treatment of periodontal disease for the overall safety and effectiveness. Multiple reports have evaluated the effectiveness of pomegranate to combat periodontal disease. Today, the food industry has turned to obtain antioxidants and antimicrobials from natural sources. Pomegranate and its extracts are used in different food products and satisfactory results have been obtained. The purpose of this review was to investigate the benefits of pomegranate for periodontal disease and to create a resource for alternative mouthwash production in the future.}, number={2}, publisher={Mesut TUZLALI}