Effect of hydroalcoholic extract of whole pomegranate fruit on cariogenic bacteria and its clinical effect on dental plaque formation in 8 –10‑year‑old children

Conclusion: The whole pomegranate fruit hydroalcoholic extract showed significant inhibitoryeffects on S. mutans and L. acidophilus. Furthermore, 38% pomegranate mouthwash had a comparableefficacy to CHX in the reduction of dental plaque.Key Words: Dental plaque, lactobacillus, plant extracts, pomegranate, Streptococcus mutans  HighlightSara Tavassoli ‑Hojjati: Pubmed,Google Scholar
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research