Inhibition of Bacterial Growth of Streptococo Mitis Based on a Water Seed Extract From Moringa Oleifera

Abstract

Brushing and flossing are the most used and accepted procedures, the "gold standard", to control bacterial plaque, but these mechanical methods have limitations. The purpose of this research was to determine the in vitro antibacterial effect of a mouthwash made with Moringa extract on Streptococcus mitis. Materials and methods: The sample consists of 74 ml of water-based moringa extract on which the antimicrobial effect of S mitis was analyzed by means of an implant in agar for 24 hours to determine a process of interruption of development of S. mitis. Results: A 5.8 cm bacterial growth inhibition halo of S. mitis was obtained with the use of the moringa aqueous extract against 6.6 cm of 0.12% chlorhexidine. Conclusion: the aqueous extract of Moringa Oleifera has an inhibition of bacterial growth with statistically favorable results, although to a lesser extent than chlorhexidine.