Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Garlic with Lime on Streptococcus Mutans in Children

Authors

Omnia Moussa, Dentist at Ministry of HealthFollow
Mohamed Mostfa, assistance professor of pedodontics and public healthFollow
salam El-Araby, Lecturer of Pedodontics and Public Health, Al-Azhar universityFollow

Corresponding Author

Moussa, Omnia

Document Type

Original Study

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

How to Cite This Article

Moussa, Omnia; Mostfa, Mohamed; and El-Araby, salam (2022) "Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Garlic with Lime on Streptococcus Mutans in Children," Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 9: Iss. 3, Article 17.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/adjg.2022.32593.1268

Subject Area

Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics Issue (Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics)