Effect of an essential oilcontaining antiseptic mouthrinse on plaque and salivary <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> levels

Fine, Daniel H.; Furgang, David; Barnett, Michael L.; Drew, Cassandra; Steinberg, Louis M.; Charles, Christine H.; Vincent, J

doi:10.1034/j.1600-051x.2000.027003157.x

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“…Our results suggest that LSEO, thymol and carvacrol have antibacterial activity against S. mutans, one of the most important cariogenic bacteria which leads to demineralization of dental enamel (1,11), and may be useful for maintaining oral hygiene by reducing bacterial growth. Nevertheless, further studies are needed to identify and purify other active LSEO ingredients for future use in trials using toothpaste and mouth rinse formulations.…”

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“…In fact there is an overwhelming number of studies on the biological activities of plants and their natural product derivatives (8)(9)(10). Essential oils and their derivatives are one such example (11)(12)(13).…”

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“…The increasing resistance to available antimicrobials has attracted the attention of the scientific community regarding a search for new cost-effective drugs of natural or synthetic origin (10,11).…”

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Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from Lippia sidoides, carvacrol and thymol against oral pathogens

Botelho

Nogueira

Bastos

et al. 2007

Braz J Med Biol Res

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Dental caries and periodontal disease are associated with oral pathogens. Several plant derivatives have been evaluated with respect to their antimicrobial effects against such pathogenic microorganisms. Lippia sidoides Cham (Verbenaceae), popularly known as "Alecrimpimenta" is a typical shrub commonly found in the Northeast of Brazil. Many plant species belonging to the genus Lippia yield very fragrant essential oils of potential economic value which are used by the industry for the commercial production of perfumes, creams, lotions, and deodorants. Since the leaves of L. sidoides are also extensively used in popular medicine for the treatment of skin wounds and cuts, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the composition and antimicrobial activity of L. sidoides essential oil. The essential oil was obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed by GC-MS. Twelve compounds were characterized, having as major constituents thymol (56.7%) and carvacrol (16.7%). The antimicrobial activity of the oil and the major components was tested against cariogenic bacterial species of the genus Streptococcus as well as Candida albicans using the broth dilution and disk diffusion assays. The essential oil and its major components thymol and carvacrol exhibited potent antimicrobial activity against the organisms tested with minimum inhibitory concentrations ranging from 0.625 to 10.0 mg/mL. The most sensitive microorganisms were C. albicans and Streptococcus mutans. The essential oil of L. sidoides and its major components exert promising antimicrobial effects against oral pathogens and suggest its likely usefulness to combat oral microbial growth.

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Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from Lippia sidoides, carvacrol and thymol against oral pathogens

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Bastos

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Braz J Med Biol Res

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“…Although antibiotics are used routinely to prevent systemic infections originating from the oral cavity, they are not recommended for regular prevention of dental plaque formation because of the risk that bacteria will develop resistance to them. During the last decade, extracts or oils of medicinal plants with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity have been used for prevention of various oral infections (6)(7)(8). Moreover, in vitro inhibitory activity of extracts or oils from various medicinal plants such as garlic (9), Lippia sidoides (10), grapefruit seeds (11), and many others (12-15) against cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria have been documented.…”

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Inhibitory activity of Aloe vera gel on some clinically isolated cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria

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“…Although chlorhexidine is a well-known antiseptic for antiplaque action and has been used as an adjunct in conventional SRP for the treatment of periodontal infl ammatory conditions; its side-eff ects including extensive tooth staining, taste alteration, and calculus deposition limit patient compliance for its long-term use [7 ]. However, essential-oil mouthwashes have been shown to be useful in reducing periodontopathogenic microbes and in controlling plaque and gingivitis [8]. In a randomized placebo-controlled st udy, Cavalca Cortelli et al [9] investigated the clinical and microbiological long-term eff ects of an essential-oil-containing mouthwash as the active agent utilized in the treatment of periodontal infl ammation.…”

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Short-term effects of scaling and root planing with or without adjunctive use of an essential-oil-based mouthwash in the treatment of periodontal inflammation in smokers

Alshehri

Alshail

Alqahtani

et al. 2015

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Abstract:Objective: The aim of the present short-term follow-up study was to assess the eff ects of scaling and root planing (SRP) with or without adjunctive use of an essential-oil-based mouthwash in the treatment of periodontal infl ammation in smokers. Methods: In total, 120 individuals were divided into 2 groups. In Group-1, 60 smokers with periodontal infl ammation received SRP alone; and in Grou p-2, 60 smokers with periodontal infl ammation received adjunct essential-oil mouthwash therapy. Periodontal parameters (plaque index [PI], bleedingon-probing [BOP], and probing pocket depth [PD] ≥ 4 mm) were assessed at baseline and after 90 days of treatment. Results: There was no signifi cant diff erence in periodontal parameters (PI, BOP, and PD ≥ 4 mm) among participants in Group-1 and -2. Participants in both groups showed signifi cant reductions in PI (P < 0.01), BOP (P < 0.01), and PD ≥ 4 mm (P < 0.01) at follow-up compared to base line. At 90 days of follow-up, PI (P < 0.05), BOP (P < 0.05), and PD ≥ 4 mm (P < 0.05) were signifi cantly higher in Group-1 compared to Group-2. Conclusions: SRP with adjunct essential-oil mouthwash therapy is more eff ective in the treatment o f periodontal infl ammation in smokers as compared to when SRP is performed alone.

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Effect of an essential oilcontaining antiseptic mouthrinse on plaque and salivary Streptococcus mutans levels

Cited by 101 publications

References 13 publications

Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from Lippia sidoides, carvacrol and thymol against oral pathogens

Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil from Lippia sidoides, carvacrol and thymol against oral pathogens

Inhibitory activity of Aloe vera gel on some clinically isolated cariogenic and periodontopathic bacteria

Short-term effects of scaling and root planing with or without adjunctive use of an essential-oil-based mouthwash in the treatment of periodontal inflammation in smokers

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