Antimicrobial and plaque inhibitory potential of herbal and probiotic oral rinses in children: A randomized clinical trial.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Antimicrobial agents serve as an effective adjunct with mechanical means in plaque control. Chlorhexidine has been the gold standard in the field of dentistry, but these days a growing number of dentists are embracing the philosophy that natural agents are better for children’s oral health, and the focus is shifted toward biogenic agents for oral hygiene maintenance in children.Aim:
The aim was to evaluate antimicrobial and plaque inhibitory potential of herbal and probiotic rinses against Streptococcus viridans with commonly used antimicrobial agent like 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate. Materials andMethods:
A randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60 subjects aged between 6 and 14 years and were divided into three groups comprising 20 subjects in each group. Three oral rinses were administered twice daily for a period of 1 week. Estimation of plaque scores and S. viridans counts was done before and after intervention, and the results were statistically analyzed.Results:
The change in mean plaque index in Groups A, B, and C was 0.28 ± 0.16, 1.37 ± 0.43, and 0.60 ± 0.35 respectively. Furthermore, change in mean log10 colony forming unit (CFU)/ml of S. viridans in Groups A, B, and C was 0.13 ± 0.06, 0.53 ± 0.17, and 0.22 ± 0.06 CFU/ml, respectively.Conclusion:
Based on observations done during the course of study herbal rinse proved equally effective as 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate in reducing S. viridans counts and plaque accumulation after 1 week of intervention, whereas probiotic rinse was least effective. However, long‑term clinical trial with larger sample size needs to be undertaken, especially to evaluate beneficial effects of biogenic agents such as herbal and probiotic rinses.
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Asunto principal:
Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como Asunto
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Niño
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Probióticos
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Estreptococos Viridans
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Placa Dental
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Antiinfecciosos Locales
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Antisépticos Bucales
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2014
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