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Initial acquisition of mutans streptococci in Indonesian children

UdijantoTedjosasongko and Citra Adinda and Teguh Budi Wibowo (2018) Initial acquisition of mutans streptococci in Indonesian children. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 23 (1). pp. 17-18. ISSN 1365-263X.

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Abstract

Background: Denial caries is a common microbial infection severely affecting overall health of an individual. A variety of synthetic antimicrobial agents used to prevent this disease, though beneficial have some sidc-cffects. Since centuries plants materials have shown to possess therapeutic properties. Thus a biological approach might prove to be a better and safe alternative to prevent childhood caries. Alin: Evaluate the antimicrobial properties of Punica granulation Linn (pomegranate) and Psidium guajava Linn (guava) mouthwash against oral microorganisms. Design: Punica granulatum Linn (pomegranate) fruit peels and Psidium guajava Linn (guava) plant leaves were collected and authenticated. Methanolic extract of the plant product was prepared. MIC of both the plant extracts was determined by micro- dilution method & mouthwash was prepared of desired concentration. In an in-vivo study. 45 clinically healthy (i.c. no systemic disease or dental caries) children in the age group of 6- 12 years were randomly selected and divided into three groups. Children in each group were prescribed mouth wash specific for that group i.c. Chlorhexidin 2%. Pomegranate and Guava mouthwash. The antimicrobial property of the prepared mouthwashes was determined by comparing saliva culture and Plaque Index before and after use of mouthwash. Results: The mouthwashes prepared with predetermined MIC showed reduction in saliva count of Streptococcus mutant and Lactobacillus and reduction of plaque index which were comparable to 2% chlorhexidin mouthwash (control group). Conclusion: This study suggests that the extract of Punica granulatum Linn (pomegranate) fruit peels and Psidium guajava Linn (guava) plant leaves might be used as a safe antibacterial agent in controlling oral infections.

Item Type:

Article

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Initial acquisition; Mutans Streptococci; dental caries; children; Indonesia

Subjects:

R Medicine
R Medicine > RK Dentistry

Divisions:

02. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi > Ilmu Kedokteran Gigi Anak (Spesialis)

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