Authors : Yogesh There, Shruti Bhakre and Monali Jungari
Page Nos : 429-435
Description :
Oral infections caused by pathogenic bacteria are a common health issue, necessitating the development of effective antibacterial agents. Phytochemicals derived from various plant sources have gained attention due to their potential antimicrobial properties. The present study was mainly focused on the isolation and identification of oral pathogens and furthermore potential applications phytochemicals in oral health care. Caries sample were obtained arbitrary from 50 children’s patients of Government Dental Hospital College, Nagpur in the age group of 4 to 14 years & examined for isolation of various oral pathogens on Mitis Salivarius agar. Among 50 Samples, different 26 isolates were identified on the basis of Morphological, Cultural & Biochemical basis. Antimicrobial activity of solvents extracts of different plants were determined by zone of inhibition using agar well diffusion method. Tinospora exhibited antimicrobial properties against S. mutans with the maximum activity at 2% concentration. It could be formulated as mouthwash and used to prevent plaque in patients at high risk for caries and gingivitis.
