Aphrodisiac Drug and Dental Health: A Systematic Review.

M R Murali, Kolasani Balaram, Rahul Tiwari, Heena D Tiwari, Radhika Omprakashji Daga, Akanksha Joon, Anil M Managutti

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M R MuraliDepartment of Psychiatry, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Kolasani BalaramGeneral Dentist, Aspen dental, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA.

Rahul TiwariDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

Heena D TiwariDepartment of Hospital Administration, Malwanchal University, Index City, Nemawar Rd, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Radhika Omprakashji DagaSenior lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, S B Patil Institute for Dental Sciences and Research, Bidar, Karnataka, India.

Akanksha JoonSenior Lecturer, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Anil M ManaguttiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Narsinhbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.

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Abstract

Aphrodisiac drugs, including both synthetic agents such as sildenafil and herbal formulations like ginseng, are widely used for enhancing sexual function. Emerging evidence suggests these agents may also impact oral and periodontal health, though the relationship remains underexplored. To systematically evaluate the effects of aphrodisiac drugs on dental and oral health outcomes. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was performed to identify studies from 2000 to 2025. Inclusion criteria encompassed original studies involving aphrodisiac drugs with reported oral health outcomes. Reviews, animal studies,

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Aphrodisiacdental therapyginsengherbal medicineoral healthperiodontitissildenafil

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PMID42005474

DOI10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_936_25

PMCPMC13086401

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