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Introduction - Materials and Methods - Results - Discussion - Conclusion
Introduction - Materials and Methods - Results - Discussion - Conclusion
INTRODUCTION
MATERIALS AND METHODS
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
Periodontitis - Inflammatory disease associated with pathogenic micro
organisms colonizing tooth surfaces in a susceptible host.
Mouth rinses - Mechanical and Chemical purposes (Ex: Chlorhexidine)
Chlorhexidine - Reduction of plaque and gingivitis;
Drawbacks: Taste and stain producing problems.
HONEY
Honey: Apis mellifera, pH -3.84,29.17meq/kg acidity,17.07 moisture
content, 0.21mS/cm electrical conductivity, 8.01%sucrose, 27.29
hydroxymethyl furfural and diastase number of 14.20
Hygroscopic It draws moisture out of the environment and thus
dehydrates bacteria.
RESULTS
In vitro results: (Anti bacterial efficacy)
Honey > 0.2%Chlorhexidine> Saline
Honey - Effectively inhibits the growth of the tested microorganisms.
0.2% Chlorhexidine - Most effective
Saline No inhibition
DISCUSSION
Honey: Treating gingivitis and oral mucositis in cancer patients undergoing
radiation therapy and against aerobic bacteria.
Chlorhexidine < Honey (In vitro)
Chlorhexidine > Honey(In vivo)
Dold et al - Anti bacterial activity
Adock H2O2 Responsible for anti bacterial activity of honey
CONCLUSION
Honey : Effective against oral bacteria and reduces plaque formation.