2015
DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201300102
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Abstract: The aim of the study was to comparatively evaluate the antibacterial activity of six Indian plant extracts and 0.2% chlorhexidine against clinical strains of Streptococcus mutans, which were isolated from the plaque samples of 45 pediatric patients. Six plant extracts were prepared in three different forms, namely aqueous extracts, organic solvent-based extracts and crude (raw) extracts. The antimicrobial sensitivity testing was done by agar well diffusion method. Antimicrobial activity of the extracts was det… Show more

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“…Numerous strains of this microorganism have been isolated [12], and the growth susceptibility of these strains to antimicrobial agents, including fluoride, varies [1316]. Furthermore, the effect of fluoride concentrations corresponding to various commonly used oral-health products on S. mutans strains might be of direct clinical relevance, especially in patients with a high risk of caries.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Numerous strains of this microorganism have been isolated [12], and the growth susceptibility of these strains to antimicrobial agents, including fluoride, varies [1316]. Furthermore, the effect of fluoride concentrations corresponding to various commonly used oral-health products on S. mutans strains might be of direct clinical relevance, especially in patients with a high risk of caries.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our results revealed a significant increase in plaque pH after 5 minutes and 30 minutes and a significant increase in calcium and phosphate concentration after chewing tulsi leaves. Studies have shown Tulsi to inhibit the plaque biofilm formation by reducing the adhesion of microbial pathogens to the tooth surface, which is a primary event in the initiation of dental caries [25,26]. This property of inhibition of biofilm formation is due to the antimicrobial compounds in it such as antibiotics, cell wall degrading enzymes [27].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Numerous medicinal plant extracts have shown the ability to inhibit the formation of dental biofilms by reducing pathogen adhesion to tooth surface, a primary event in caries formation. 16 Among all the different herbs used in the dental field, modern science corroborates Aloe vera (AV)'s antimicrobial properties. Studies suggest that AV (Aloe barbadensis) extract is appropriate for treating gingivitis and oral infections since it inhibits plaque formation and bacterial growth.…”
Section: Eur J Dentmentioning
confidence: 99%