Laboratorial evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of herbal dentifrices commercialized in India

Authors

  • Sudhanshu Saxena
  • Prashant G. M.
  • Chandu G. N.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v7i1.23144

Keywords:

Herbal, Dentifrice, Oral microbes

Abstract


Objective: The purpose of this in vitro study to evaluate antimicrobial efficacy of commercially available herbal dentifrices in comparison with conventional dentifrices against seven oral microbes, namely, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus mitis, Streptococcus sanguinis, Streptococcus salivarius, Actinomyces viscosus, Candida albicans, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Materials and methods: Antimicrobial properties of dentifrices were evaluated by measuring zone of inhibition at 48h on blood agar plates inoculated with microbial strains, using disc diffusion method. Each dentifrice was tested in 100% and 50% concentration. Sterile distilled water was used as control. One way Analysis of Variance followed by Tukey post hoc was used for multiple group comparisons. P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: In both, 100% and 50% concentrations maximum zone of inhibition was observed with Smyle™ herbal toothpaste followed by Himalaya herbals™ dental cream. Conclusion: Antimicrobial activity of Smyle™ herbal toothpaste is the best against microorganisms tested in present study.

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Published

2011-11-28

How to Cite

Saxena, S., M., P. G., & N., C. G. (2011). Laboratorial evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of herbal dentifrices commercialized in India. Archives of Oral Research, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.7213/aor.v7i1.23144

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