“EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF STRAWBERRY, KIWI, AND POMEGRANATE EXTRACT AGAINST S. MUTANS AS MOUTH RINSE AND E. FAECALIS AS A ROOT CANAL IRRIGANT: AN IN VITRO STUDY”
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Mouthwash, Root canal irrigant, Streptococcus mutants, Enterococcus faecalis.
Abstract
Background: The study focuses on assessing their efficacy against Streptococcus mutans, a key contributor to dental caries when employed as a mouth rinse. Additionally, the antimicrobial impact of these extracts is evaluated against Enterococcus faecalis, a persistent pathogen associated with root canal infections, when used as a root canal irrigant.
Aim: This research aims to investigate the antimicrobial properties of natural fruit extracts, namely Strawberry, Kiwi and Pomegranate, as potential alternatives to conventional oral care agents.
Methods and Material: Extract of strawberry, kiwi and pomegranate was prepared as an experimental group. Well diffusion technique was used to inoculate bacteria in agar medium, followed by inoculation of microbial culture. Media was transferred to petri dishes and bacteria was spread over a dish with a sterile cotton swab. Plates were incubated in an upright position under aerobic condition at 37°C for 24 hours and zone of inhibition was measured.
Statistical analysis used: Statistical analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 25.0.
Results: Kiwi exhibited maximum antimicrobial efficacy followed by strawberry and pomegranate when compared with sodium hypochlorite (2.5%) as a root canal irrigants against E. faecalis. Whereas strawberry was effective as a mouth rinse when compared to chlorhexidine (0.2%) against S. mutans.
Conclusions: This research contributes valuable insights into the feasibility of incorporating natural fruit extracts into oral care practices, offering a potentially safer and more sustainable alternative to traditional chemical-based products.
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Nidhi Rathi
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur (M.P.), India.
Debapriya Pradhan
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur (M.P.), India.
Saurabh Tiwari
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur (M.P.), India.
Raksha Thakur
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur (M.P.), India.
Priyamvada Sharma
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur (M.P.), India.
Sneha Amit Rathi
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal’s Dental College, Hingoli (M.H.), India.