Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries
Introduction: Maintenance of good oral hygiene helps in preventing dental diseases. One of the primary etiologies for the development of dental diseases is plaque. The development of a complex flora known as mature dental plaque on the surface of the tooth begins with a small number of pioneer micro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jsaapd.com/doi/JSAAPD/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3310 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Maintenance of good oral hygiene helps in preventing dental diseases. One of the primary etiologies for the development of dental diseases is plaque. The development of a complex flora known as mature dental plaque on the surface of the tooth begins with a small number of pioneer microbial species. Microorganisms like <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> and <i>Candida albicans</i> are predominantly found in dental plaque and are associated with caries lesions. It is an established fact that <i>S. mutans</i> plays a vital role in initiating dental caries and <i>C. albicans</i> has been shown to enhance the adherence of <i>S. mutans</i> to the tooth surface. Dentifrices play a pivotal role in the removal of dental plaque. The market is flooded with various types of herbal and nonherbal toothpaste.
Aim and objective: To evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of commercially available toothpastes on <i>C. albicans</i> and <i>S. mutans</i> isolated from the saliva of patients with early childhood caries (ECC).
Materials and methods: This <i>ex vivo</i> study was conducted on 40 children with ECC (aged 3–6 years). Saliva samples were collected and sent for microbial analysis. Positive samples of <i>C. albicans</i> and <i>S. mutans</i> were divided into two groups of 20 each. Five toothpastes and distilled water as the control group were used to test the microorganisms. The agar well diffusion method was used to check the effectiveness of the toothpastes.
Results: Dabur Meswak showed the maximum zone of inhibition against <i>S. mutans</i> and <i>C. albicans</i>.
Conclusion: The regular use of herbal toothpaste is an alternative to traditional toothpaste because of its effectiveness and chemical-free nature. |
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| ISSN: | 2582-1024 |