Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Thyme Extract on Streptococcus Mutans

Authors

Rabab Abdel Hameed, Dentist at Ministry of Health, EgyptFollow
Mohammed Mostafa, Assistant Professor, Head of Pedodontics and oral Health Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Magda El-Malt, Assistant Professor, Pedodontics and Oral Health Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.

Corresponding Author

Abdel Hameed, Rabab

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Thyme extract mouth rinse against Chlorhexidine mouthwash on salivary Streptococcus mutans count in a group of Egyptian children. Materials and Methods: A total of 70 Egyptian children were included in this study. Children ages ranged from 5 to 10 years old in a good physical condition. Children were randomly distributed into two groups A & B each of 35 children. In children of group A (using Thyme extract) each participant was instructed to rinse with 10ml of thyme extract for one minute. In group B (control group using Chlorhexidine mouthwash 0.2%) each participant was instructed to rinse with 10ml of CHX for one minute. Results: There was a significant reduction in Streptococcus mutans count in both groups. Conclusion: Thyme extract mouthwash was 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

Thyme extract; Chlorhexidine mouthwash; Oral microorganisms

How to Cite This Article

Abdel Hameed, Rabab; Mostafa, Mohammed; and El-Malt, Magda (2020) "Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Thyme Extract on Streptococcus Mutans," Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 7: Iss. 2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/adjg.2020.7484.1073

Subject Area

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics Issue (Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics)