Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October | Volume: 10 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 248-259
Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) and Punica granatum (Pomegranate Peel) Extracts as Herbal Denture Cleansers in Geriatric Denture Wearers: An in vivo Screening Study
Jai Mehta1, Raghavendra Swamy2, Meenakshi. S3
1Dental Practitioner, 315/603, Gayatri building, R.N.N road, Pant Nagar, Ghatkopar east, Mumbai-400077, India
2Professor and Head, 3Senior Lecturer,
Dept. of Prosthodontics, J.S.S.Dental College and Hospital, A constituent of JSS University Mysore.
Corresponding Author: Meenakshi. S
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Denture cleansing is an important procedure to prevent the accumulation of plaque. Patients often also use household cleansers as it can be easily made, safe to use and of low cost. Ocimum sanctum and Punica granatum are well known for its therapeutic uses. However, studies documenting its use in Prosthodontics and its effect on complete dentures are rare.
Aims and Objectives- To evaluate and compare the change of microbial count on the tissue surface of the maxillary denture on immersion in Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) extract and Punica granatum (Pomegranate peel) extract solution after 1 day and 1 week of complete denture insertion.
Materials And Methods- Aqueous solution of Ocimum Sanctum and Punica Granatum extract solutions were prepared by cold extraction method. A total of 30 complete denture patients were selected.
Patients were divided into three groups:
Group A: 10 patients were given distilled water as control for denture immersion.
Group B: 10 patients were given formulated Ocimum sanctum extract solution for denture immersion.
Group C: 10 patients were given formulated Punica granatum extract solution for denture immersion.
Swab were taken from each group from the tissue surface of upper denture and sent for microbial analysis post one day and one week of usage.
Results-The microbial load of the dentures reduced significantly by the usage of extract solutions.
Conclusion- Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) extract solution was slightly more effective than Punica granatum (Pomegranate peel) extract solution.
Key words: Ocimum sanctum, Punica granatum, oral flora, denture cleanser, complete dentures.