Antimicrobial Peptides – Safeguard Of Oral Cavity

Abstract

Antimicrobial peptides are hypothesized to have a role in bacterial population management on mucosal and other epithelial surfaces, as well as being the first line of defence against foreign bacterium colonisation of the host. Antimicrobial medicines as an adjuvant for oral mechanical therapy have gained a lot of attention in recent years, and they're now frequently utilized in clinical practise. However, long-term usage of antibiotics can induce some harmful and side effects, as well as flora imbalance and antibiotic resistance. It's critical to look into new medications that can block prevalent oral harmful bacteria without necessarily causing medical tolerance. This review highlights oral antimicrobial peptides, their structure, role, specifically targeted antimicrobial peptides and their applications in dentistry.