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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Mangifera indica, Mentha arvensis, and Chlorhexidine Mouthwashes on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans in Children: A Comparative In Vivo Study

Shweta Kajjari, B K Vanishree, Sruthi Janardhanan, Vidyavathi H Patil, Chaitanya Uppin, Shivayogi M Hugar

Keywords : Candida albicans, Chlorhexidine, Mangifera indica, Mentha arvensis, Salivary Streptococcus mutans

Citation Information :

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2795

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 30-07-2024

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Herbal medicines are both promotive and preventive in inhibiting dental caries. Most commonly used natural plant extracts like mango (Mangifera indica) and pudina (Mentha arvensis) as an entire or together are scientifically well proven to be safe and effective against various oral health problems, especially in preventing dental caries and periodontal diseases. Aim: The present study aims to comparatively evaluate the effect of Mangifera indica, Mentha arvensis, and Chlorhexidine (CHX) (0.2%) mouthwashes on Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Candida albicans (C. albicans) in children. Materials and methods: By random allocation, 45 healthy children were selected between the age-group of 7 and 10 years of both genders from a residential school. They were divided into three study groups of 15 in each; group I—CHX (control group), group II—Mangifera indica mouthwash, and group III—Mentha arvensis mouthwash. Stimulated whole saliva sample collected for the amount of colony forming units and cultured for S. mutans and C. albicans. The data was tabulated, and statistical analysis was done with one-way variance analysis of the variance (ANOVA), Tukey's post hoc honestly significant difference (HSD) test, and Bonferroni and Kruskal–Wallis test. Results: Mangifera indica (group II) and Mentha arvensis (group III) showed a significant reduction of salivary counts at baseline, 14th day, and 21st day period and minimal effect on C. albicans for Mangifera indica. Among the three types of mouthwash, the CHX was the most superior; it showed a statistically significant reduction overall. When compared to Mangifera indica with Mentha arvensis, Mentha arvensis showed a statistically significant reduction in S. mutans and C. albicans and had an almost equivocal effect like CHX. Conclusion: Both herbal mouthwashes had a significant reduction in the S. mutans and C. albicans in children. So, it can be considered an active ingredient in mouthwashes. It may serve as a natural antimicrobial mouthwash with no adverse effects.


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