A Comparative Study: Garlic Cloves (ALLIUM SATIVUM) Extracts and Commercially Available Toothache Drops Against Streptococcus Mutans Using Agar Well Diffusion Method
Ermina H. Dading | Rafhida M Asadil | Narijma M Jipani | Nurjihada H Sahibal
Discipline: Dentistry
Abstract:
Dental infection is a common problem affecting individuals of all age groups, it is primarily caused by bacterial infections within the oral cavity. Streptococcus mutans is one of the most common bacteria that are present in the saliva. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two substances in inhibiting bacterial growth and their ability to resist bacterial infection. The samples were collected from different patients and isolated in blood agar for 48 hours and were identify using hemolytic testing for the presence of Streptococcus mutans. The garlic cloves extract in the concentrations of 100%, 85%,70%, and 85% eugenol toothache drops was added to the wells. The agar plates were incubated at 37°C for 24 hours respectively. All the tested concentration of garlic cloves extracts and eugenol toothache drops demonstrated antibacterial activities against Streptococcus mutans. the antibacterial activity of garlic cloves extract are as follows (100% with 83.3% out of 100% indicated susceptibility of Streptococcus mutans, 85% showing 66.7% out of 100 indicated susceptibility of the Streptococcus mutans and 70% concentration that has 58.3% out of 100%). Eugenol toothache drops demonstrated substantial antibacterial activity as it shows 100% inhibitions, this indicates that the drops effectively inhibited bacterial growth and imposed potential antibacterial agent. All the tested concentrations of garlic cloves extract and eugenol toothache drops exhibit varying antibacterial activities against Streptococcus mutans.
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