Original Article
Keywords: Pathimugam, Antibacterial activity, C. Sappan wood, Caries prevention
Year : 2023 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 2 | Page : 61-68
Comparative evaluation of anti-bacterial effect of Caesalpinia sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans – An in vitro study
Madhivathani S M 1 Umesh K 2 Sangeeta Chavan 3 Palanivel Pandian R 4 Prem Kumar P 5
1* Post Graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 2 Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, RVS Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 3 Professor and Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 4 Reader, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 5 Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Address for Correspondence:
Madhivathani S M,
Post Graduate student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Best Dental Science College and Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Email-Id: madhikuzhali01@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction :
To evaluate and compare the antimicrobial activity of various concentration of C. sappan wood aqueous extract (100mg/ml, 200mg/ml, 300mg/ml, 400mg/ml, 500mg/ml and 600mg/ml) and 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash using agar well diffusion method against St. mutans.
Materials and Methods :
A comparative experimental invitro study was conducted to evaluate and compare antimicrobial activity of various concentration of C. sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine. The study enclosed extract of 100mg/ml, 200mg/ml, 300mg/ml, 400mg/ml, 500mg/ml, 600mg/ml and 0.12% Chlorhexidine as control. The antimicrobial activity was assessed by agar well diffusion method, were 50µl of each concentration was poured in the prepared agar well and assessed for zone of inhibition.
Results :
The antimicrobial potential of test compounds was estimated by measuring the zone of inhibition and all the procedure are done in triplicates and values are assessed using One way ANOVA and Post Hoc analysis. All the concentration used showed zone of inhibition against St. mutans. At the concentration, 600mg/ml of aqueous C. sappan extract have a larger zone of inhibition (22.41±.32). In agar well diffusion method, at the minimal concentration of 600mg/ml and C. sappan aqueous extract was comparatively better than positive control group (0.12%cholorhexidine).
Conclusion :
C. sappan wood aqueous extract could be preferred for routine oral hygiene practice where it can provide maximal antimicrobial effect without side effects of routine aid.
Keywords: Pathimugam, Antibacterial activity, C. sappan wood, Caries prevention
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How to Cite this article: Madhivathani S M, K, U., Chavan, S., R, P. P., & P, P. K. (2023). Comparative evaluation of anti-bacterial effect of Caesalpinia sappan aqueous extract and 0.12% Chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans – An in vitro study: Original Article. International Journal of Community Dentistry, 11(2), 61–68. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjcommunitydent.v11i2.867
Case Report
Keywords: Autistic disorder, dental care for children, dental care for people with disabilities, epilepsy, oral health, special‐care dentistry
Year : 2021 | Volume : 9 | Issue : 2 | Page : 215 - 220
Comprehensive Management of an Autistic Patient with Mental Retardation under General Anesthesia
Allwin Antony, R. Ramesh
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka, India
Address for correspondence:
Dr. R. Ramesh,
Tc 85/1984(2), Geetha Bhavan, Seeveli Nagar, Kaithamukku, Thiruvananthapuram ‐ 695 024, Kerala, India.
E‐mail: rameshkdc@gmail.com
Abstract
Background:
Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication and one of the most heritable complex genetic disorders in psychiatry. Comprehensive management of these children requires multidisciplinary teamwork.
Case Report:
A 16‐year‐old male patient was brought to the Department of Pedodontics and preventive dentistry by his parents with complaints of pain and sensitivity of teeth and consequent difficulty in eating in the lower left back tooth region for 2 weeks. Since the patient was combative in nature comprehensive management was planned under general anesthesia. Complete rehabilitation including pulpectomy, restoration, fluoride varnish application, and parental counseling was done. After the procedure, the patient recovered well from the pain discomfort he was having and significant improvement in his oral hygiene was noted. After 4 weeks, follow visit revealed significant improvement in his behavior.
Keywords: Autistic disorder, dental care for children, dental care for people with disabilities, epilepsy, oral health, special‐care dentistry
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
How to cite this article:
Antony A, Ramesh R. Comprehensive management of an autistic patient with mental retardation under general anesthesia. Int J Community Dent 2021;9:215-20.