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- Title
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficiency of tea tree oil and chlorhexidine on Streptococcus mutans.
- Authors
Jayakeerthana, S.; Geetha, R. V.
- Abstract
Introduction: Streptococcus mutans is the most common organism causing dental caries. Various chemotherapeutic agents are available that help in treating the bacteria, with each having their own merits and demerits. Tea tree oil is extracted from Mehknca leaves (Myrtaceae family). Cineole is a skin-irritating substance and terpinen-4-01 is presumed to be the most important antimicrobial agent of the tea tree oil. The aim of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficiency of tea tree oil and chlorhexidine (CHX) on S. mutans. Materials and Methods: The antibacterial activity of tea tree oil was screened against S. mutans using agar well diffusion assay, and the zone of inhibition was recorded. Result: In this present study, the inhibition levels of tea tree oil and CHX were tested with S. mutans. The inhibition is different at different concentrations. However, it may also be noted that CHX is found to be more potent than tea tree oil in the majority of the concentrations. Conclusion: Tea tree oil has a significant antimicrobial effect compared to controlled group. The tea tree oil was as effective as an anticaries mouthwash as CHX.
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2018, Vol 10, Issue 12, p2493
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Academic Journal