Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 4(2), pp. 21 - 25
DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2016.040201
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In-vitro Assessment of the Antibacterial Quality of Some Commonly Used Herbal and Non-herbal Toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans

Awah, N. S. ^1,*, Agu, K. C. ¹, Okorie, C. C. ¹, Okeke, C. B. ¹, Iloanusi, C. A. ¹, Irondi, C. R. ¹, Udemezue, O. I. ¹, Kyrian-Ogbonna, A. E. ¹, Anaukwu, C. G. ¹, Eneite, H. C. ¹, Ifediegwu M. C. ¹, Umeoduagu, N. D. ², Abah, N. H. ³, Ekong, U. S. ^4
1 Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
² Department of Microbiology, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra, Nigeria
³ Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, Nigeria
⁴ Pharmaceutical Microbiology/Biotechnology Unit, Department of Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

In-vitro assessment of the antibacterial quality of four commonly used brands of herbal toothpastes in comparison with their corresponding non-herbal toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans was examined. Eight brands of commercially available toothpastes comprising of four herbal and non-herbal brands respectively were purchased in a local market in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria. The herbal brands selected were designated AH, BH, CH and DH and their respective non-herbal brands designated ANH, BNH, CNH and DNH served as positive controls. The use of distilled water served as negative control. The antibacterial activity evaluation was performed using agar well diffusion method. Different concentrations of toothpastes were made by 2-fold serial dilution method using sterile distilled water as diluents. Inhibition zones were measured in millimeters after 24hrs. Among the non-herbal toothpastes, triclosan containing toothpaste gave the highest zone of inhibition compared to non-triclosan toothpastes. The herbal toothpaste of each brand gave better inhibition result in comparison with their corresponding non-herbal brands. BH toothpaste gave maximum inhibition followed by AH, CH and lastly DH toothpastes. The result of this study indicates that herbal toothpastes are marginally better in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans; although both herbal and non-herbal toothpastes were equally effective in reducing pathogenic plaque and maintaining oral hygiene.

KEYWORDS
In-vitro Assessment, Antibacterial Quality, Herbal, Non-herbal Toothpastes, Streptococcus mutans

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[1] Awah, N. S. , Agu, K. C. , Okorie, C. C. , Okeke, C. B. , Iloanusi, C. A. , Irondi, C. R. , Udemezue, O. I. , Kyrian-Ogbonna, A. E. , Anaukwu, C. G. , Eneite, H. C. , Ifediegwu M. C. , Umeoduagu, N. D. , Abah, N. H. , Ekong, U. S. , "In-vitro Assessment of the Antibacterial Quality of Some Commonly Used Herbal and Non-herbal Toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans," Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 21 - 25, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2016.040201.

(b). APA Format:
Awah, N. S. , Agu, K. C. , Okorie, C. C. , Okeke, C. B. , Iloanusi, C. A. , Irondi, C. R. , Udemezue, O. I. , Kyrian-Ogbonna, A. E. , Anaukwu, C. G. , Eneite, H. C. , Ifediegwu M. C. , Umeoduagu, N. D. , Abah, N. H. , Ekong, U. S. (2016). In-vitro Assessment of the Antibacterial Quality of Some Commonly Used Herbal and Non-herbal Toothpastes on Streptococcus mutans. Open Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine(CEASE PUBLICATION), 4(2), 21 - 25. DOI: 10.13189/ojdom.2016.040201.