Práticas integrativas e complementares na odontologia

Abstract

The use of Integrative and Complementary Practices in the context of health promotion and quality of life is increasingly present, this has been encouraged by the World Health Organization, as well as by the population that seeks a less invasive alternative than conventional and allopathic medicine. The objective of the work was to evaluate in the literature, the uses, applications and results that those practices can bring to dental care and to the health of patients. There has been an increasing number of professionals and patients looking forward in this area and also the number of researches and publications to certify the safety and effectiveness of those practices. In general, these practices can be offered as treatments for different conditions and complementary to other health practices, still can be used within the context of dental care.