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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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj-art-4243c40940674aa18d2011c1952c66122025-08-20T03:05:39ZengJaypee Brothers Medical PublisherJournal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry2582-10242024-09-0172838710.5005/jp-journals-10077-33104Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood CariesManisha Yadav0https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0390-6916Swati Dwivedi1Monika Koul2Vinod K Upadhyay3Manisha Yadav, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Phone: +91 8299779501Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaIntroduction: 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.https://www.jsaapd.com/doi/JSAAPD/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3310antimicrobial efficacyearly childhood cariestoothpastes |
| spellingShingle | Manisha Yadav Swati Dwivedi Monika Koul Vinod K Upadhyay Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry antimicrobial efficacy early childhood caries toothpastes |
| title | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries |
| title_full | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries |
| title_fullStr | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries |
| title_short | Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Commercially Available Toothpastes on Various Oral Microorganisms Isolated from Patients with Early Childhood Caries |
| title_sort | comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of commercially available toothpastes on various oral microorganisms isolated from patients with early childhood caries |
| topic | antimicrobial efficacy early childhood caries toothpastes |
| url | https://www.jsaapd.com/doi/JSAAPD/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3310 |
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