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The use of herbal mouthrinse is gaining momentum in recent years. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effect of 2 herbal mouthrinse (curcumin, cinnamon) in comparison with2 conventional mouthrinse (povidone iodine, chlorhexidine) when used as coolant in dental ultrasonic scalers. Hence, 200 participants were included in this study. Analysis of gingival index, periodontal index at baseline and one month follow up was completed. The inhibitory effects of both conventional and herbal mouth rinse in gingival health are similar. However, cinnamon and curcumin owing to its minimal adverse effects and low cost is useful as an alternative to chlorhexidine for reducing bacterial load in dental aerosols produced due to ultrasonic scalers.
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AIM: This study aimed to compare and evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of chemical and phytomedicinal agents when used as intracanal irrigants against Candida albican (C. albican) and Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis). Materials and methods: This study was conducted at Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, India. One-hundred human tooth roots with a standardized length of 12±0.5 mm were divided into two groups (A and B, 50 each) inoculated with C. albican and E. faecalis, respectively. The groups were further divided according to the irrigants: A1 (11% ethanolic extract of propolis), A2 (2% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX)), A3 (0.5% metronidazole), A4 (10% babool), and A5 (sterile saline (control) for the C. albican group and E. faecalis group (B1 to B5, respectively). The samples of different specimens were taken at subsequent intervals. The first collection was taken two days and 21 days after inoculation in group A and group B, respectively. The second collection was taken post irrigation, and the third collection seven days after different irrigants were used in both the groups. Microbiological samples were grown in a culture medium and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours for C. albican and 48 hours for E. faecalis (Sabouraud dextrose agar for C. albican and brain heart fusion for E. faecalis). The results were submitted for analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post-hoc test for statistical analysis. RESULTS: In group A, 2% chlorhexidine gluconate showed a highly significant percentage reduction of colony-forming unit (CFU) count (p≤0.001) with respect to the time interval against C. albican, followed by metronidazole, babool, propolis, and saline, whereas in group B, propolis showed a significant percentage reduction of CFU count (p<0.001) with respect to time interval against E. faecalis, followed by 2% CHX, metronidazole, babool, and saline. CONCLUSION: Two percent chlorhexidine gluconate showed the highest antimicrobial efficacy against C. albican, whereas propolis showed the highest antimicrobial efficacy against E. faecalis. Chemical irrigants proved effective over herbal irrigants against C. albican, whereas herbal irrigants showed better antimicrobial efficacy over chemical irrigants against E. faecalis.
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BACKGROUND: Plaque-associated oral disease affects a considerable portion of the population and is considered one of the major causes of tooth loss. The presence of plaque may be the reason for dental caries, gingivitis, periodontal problems, and halitosis. Many mechanical aids are used to control plaque, including toothbrushes, dental floss, mouth rinses, and dentifrices, and the most effective method of controlling gingivitis is supragingival plaque control. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare the anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis efficacy of commercially available herbal toothpaste (Meswak) and non-herbal toothpaste (Pepsodent). MATERIALS AND METHOD: 50 subjects aged between 10 and 15 years with a full complement of dentition were included in the study. The two toothpastes were provided to the subjects in plain white tubes by the investigator. Subjects were instructed to brush their teeth twice daily using the given toothpaste for 21 days. Plaque and gingival scores on days 0, 7, and 21 were recorded, and the data were subjected to statistical analysis. RESULT: At the end of the 21-day study, there was a statistically significant difference between the groups for plaque and gingival scores. CONCLUSION: The plaque and gingival scores were significantly reduced throughout the study in both groups. In comparison, the herbal dentifrices show more effectiveness in reducing plaque and gingival scores, but no statistically significant difference was seen between the two groups.
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The occurrence of vitamin D insufficiency is rising constantly, and most pediatric patients are below the required levels. Individuals with vitamin D deficiency are more susceptible to inflammatory diseases because it reduces their immunity. The role of vitamin D deficiency in gingival enlargement has been reported in the literature. In this case report, we are describing a case in which a vitamin D supplement has resolved the gingival enlargement significantly without any invasive procedure. A 12-year-old boy reported a chief complaint of swollen gums in the upper and lower front teeth region. On clinical examination, there was minor surface plaque and calculus along with the formation of pseudopockets, but there was no clinical attachment loss. The patient has been advised to undergo laboratory tests for a complete blood profile, including a vitamin assessment. The patient reported after two and a half months with a gingivectomy on the first quadrant at a private clinic. They reported back to us because they didn't want the same trauma from surgery again and wanted a more conservative treatment option. So, on the basis of the reassessment of reports, vitamin D deficiency was confirmed, and treatment was started with 60,000 thousand I/U of vitamin D supplement weekly and advised for sunlight exposure with minimal clothing. There was a significant decrease in enlargement observed after the six-month follow-up period. Vitamin D supplements can be a more conservative treatment option for gingival enlargement of unknown etiology.