Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Garlic with Lime on Streptococcus Mutans in Children | ||||
| Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry | ||||
| Volume 2022, Issue 3, July 2022 | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/adjg.2022.32593.1268 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Omnia Moussa1; Mohamed Mostfa2; salam El-Araby3 | ||||
| 1Dentist at Ministry of Health | ||||
| 2assistance professor of pedodontics and public health | ||||
| 3Lecturer of Pedodontics and Public Health, Al-Azhar university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Garlic with lime mouth wash against Chlorhexidine mouthwash on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in a group of Egyptian children. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 Egyptian children were included in this study. Children ages ranged from (6 to 12) years old in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into two groups A & B each of 20 children. In children of group A (using Garlic with lime) each participant was instructed to rinse with 5 ml of garlic with lime mouthwash for one minute. In group B (control group using Chlorhexidine mouthwash 0.1%) each participant was instructed to rinse with 5 ml of CHX for one minute. Results: There was a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutans count in both groups. Conclusion: garlic with lime mouthwash were successful as an antimicrobial agent. It significantly reduced the total bacterial count in the saliva of children when compared to a potent antiseptic like Chlorhexidine. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Garlic with lime mouthwash; chlorhexidine; Streptococcus mutans | ||||
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