A Review Of Astringents Used In Dentistry

Abstract

Astringents are any class of chemicals that shrink or compress tissues and dry up secretions. Although astringents have been used for centuries in one form or another, their significance and effectiveness in dentistry and mucosal health are now well understood, and they have evolved from salt water to a number of more modern medications. This page gives experts a thorough explanation of the several classes of medications used as astringents as well as their effects on dental patients and treatment.