Effect of tulsi extract and honey mouthrinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in comparison with 0.2% of chlorhexidine: A randomized controlled trial

Ahmed, Shaik Ijaz; Reddy, V Chandra Sekhara; Sudhir, KM; Kumar, Rvs Krishna; Srinivasulu, G

doi:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_55_17

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“…13 This age group of children can easily rinse the mouthwash without swallowing it and hence side effects of mouthrinses can be avoided. 6,14 Oral prophylaxis was carried out for all the study subjects to maintain homogeneity in baseline data between the groups. 5…”

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confidence: 99%

“…But their study had a short duration of 2 weeks. 6 Our study period was 30 days which involved a follow-up of 15 days without mouthrinses.…”

Section: Oral Hygiene Index-simplified Scorementioning

confidence: 99%

“…CHX indirectly affects the enzymatic function of dehydrogenase and adenosine triphosphatase present in the cell wall of bacteria resulting in the disruption of cell membrane. 6,20 Various studies in the literature have showed the superiority of chlorhexidine when compared with other ingredients in reducing S. mutans. 6 Effectiveness of herbal water may be attributed to single active component (tulsi) or combination of other herbal ingredient traces acting against S. mutans.…”

Section: Salivary S Mutansmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…6,20 Various studies in the literature have showed the superiority of chlorhexidine when compared with other ingredients in reducing S. mutans. 6 Effectiveness of herbal water may be attributed to single active component (tulsi) or combination of other herbal ingredient traces acting against S. mutans. Moreover, the dosage optimization of herbal water was obtained in vitro from its zone of inhibition against S. mutans to know its antimicrobial activity.…”

Section: Salivary S Mutansmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4,5 But the long-term use of CHX possess few adverse effects which have restricted its usage in pediatric age group and necessitated the search for alternatives. 6,7 An effective and safe alternative to CHX mouthwash is herbal products which have lesser side effects, cheaper, and locally available. 2,4,5 Tulsi is an aromatic shrub from the basil family Lamiaceae (Tribe ocimeae) and is one of the best examples of ayurveda's holistic lifestyle approach to health.…”

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Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mon¹,

Asokan²,

Priya³

et al. 2019

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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Aim:To evaluate the antibacterial effect of herbal water, ozonated water, and chlorhexidine mouthrinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans level and to assess their effectiveness of these mouthrinses on the oral health status of children. Materials and methods: A parallel multiarm randomized controlled trial was conducted in 100 children aged 10-12 years. Debris index-simplified (DI-S), calculus index-simplified (CI-S), oral hygiene index-simplified (OHI-S) scores, and Streptococcus mutans counts were recorded at baseline (T 1 ). They were randomly divided into four equal groups (n = 25): HW, herbal water; OW, ozonated water; W, water; and CHX, chlorhexidine. Intervention period was 15 days and data collection was repeated after 15 days (T 2 ) and 30 days (T 3 ). Saliva samples were used to evaluate S. mutans count. Results were tabulated and analyzed statistically. Results: OW had minimum DI-S score at T 2 and T 3 periods. HW had the minimum CI-S score at T 2 and T 3 periods. CHX had the minimum S. mutans count at T 2 and T 3 periods. OW showed maximum reduction in OHI-S score at T 2 period. HW showed maximum reduction in OHI-S score at T 3 period. Conclusion: Herbal water and ozone water can be used as an alternative to chlorhexidine in maintaining the oral health status. Clinical significance: Herbal water and ozonated water can be used in children instead of chemical mouthrinses to avoid any adverse effects.

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confidence: 99%

“…But their study had a short duration of 2 weeks. 6 Our study period was 30 days which involved a follow-up of 15 days without mouthrinses.…”

Section: Oral Hygiene Index-simplified Scorementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Salivary S Mutansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Salivary S Mutansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mon¹,

Asokan²,

Priya³

et al. 2019

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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Application and availability of indigenous, commercially available medicines in periodontology

Rajagopalan

Singh

Bains

et al. 2023

AJOHAS

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Across the globe, there has been increasing interest in the study of medicinal plants and its use in ailing various oral diseases including periodontal disease. Various antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, penicillin, and metronidazole and antiseptics such as chlorhexidine are commonly used in periodontal diseases, but they have many side effects. While indigenous medicine has not only less side effects but can also be effective in regulating the systemic conditions that have been associated with periodontal diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. These natural extracts contain phytochemical compounds which have anti-inflammatory property, prevent bleeding, and antimicrobial properties. Several plant extracts such as curcumin, green tea, and neem have shown promising results in the field of periodontics. However, in the current scenario, the biggest challenge is the significant gap in research and lack of information regarding its interaction with the oral tissue, mechanism of action, and side effects. This study gives an insight into the current use of available herbal medicines that have been readily used in dental treatment particularly periodontal disease. It also gives information regarding the availability of these drugs through various platforms. It can be concluded that indigenous remedies have potential benefits in controlling plaque and inflammation as adjuncts to daily oral hygiene in patients with periodontitis gingivitis.

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Awareness about Anti-microbial Applications of Ocimum sanctum Herb

Masilamani

Ganapathy

2020

ijrps

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Ocimum sanctum happens to be an aromatic shrub belonging to the basil family Lamiaceae.This herb has originated in central India and grown throughout the eastern part of the world. Ocimum sanctum is recommended as a treatment for a wide range of both infectious and non-infectious diseases. This survey was performed for assessing the awareness about antimicrobial applications of Ocimum sanctum herb. A cross-sectional study was done with a self-administered questionnaire with ten questions circulated among 100 dental students. The questionnaire assessed the awareness about Ocimum sanctum therapy in medical applications, their anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-ulcer activity. The responses were recorded and analysed.83% of the respondents were not aware of anti-microbial applications of Ocimum sanctumtherapy .74% were not aware of anti-bacterial properties of Ocimum sanctumtherapy .85% were not aware of anti-fungal properties of Ocimum sanctum therapy. 69% were not aware of the anti-viral properties of Ocimum sanctum therapy. 73% were not aware of anti-parasitic activity Ocimum sanctum therapy. 76% were not aware of anti-ulcer activity of Ocimum sanctum. The awareness about the use of Ocimum sanctum therapy in antimicrobial applications is low among dental students. Increased awareness programs and sensitization and continuing dental education programs along with greater importance to the curricular modifications, can further enhance knowledge and awareness about Ocimum sanctum therapy.

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Effect of tulsi extract and honey mouthrinses on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in comparison with 0.2% of chlorhexidine: A randomized controlled trial

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Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Herbal Water, Ozonated Water, Water, and Chlorhexidine Mouthrinses on Oral Health Status of Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Application and availability of indigenous, commercially available medicines in periodontology

Awareness about Anti-microbial Applications of Ocimum sanctum Herb

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