The effect of Propolis and Xylitol chewing gums on salivary Streptococcus mutans count: a clinical trial

Indian Journal of Dental Research : Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
Sneha Girdhari TulsaniNavin H Krishnamurthy

Abstract

Streptococcus mutans is one of the most common cariogenic microorganisms. Use of natural anticariogenic agents, such as Xylitol has been well-established in the literature. On the other hand, there is a scarcity of studies that have reported the antimicrobial potential of Propolis as an anticariogenic chewing agent; hence, the present study was designed. To evaluate and compare the anticariogenic action of two commercial chewing gums Propolis and Xylitol on the salivary S. mutans count in a group of children from Bengaluru city. Clinical setting and experimental design. Thirty healthy children aged 8-11 years with decayed, missing, and filled teeth (dmft)/DMFT index score≥3 were included in the study. Before the test, unstimulated saliva was collected. Children divided into Group I and II were given Propolis and Xylitol chewing gums respectively; to chew for 15 min. Saliva samples were then collected at 15 min (just after spitting) and after 1 h. The amount of S. mutans in saliva was evaluated using a selective media (MSAB). In addition, compliance of the two chewing gums among the children was tested with a questionnaire. Student's t-test. Six samples out of 30 were excluded due to no growth. The total number of bacterial colo...Continue Reading

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