Determination of the Antibacterial Activity of different Toothpastes against Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Tooth Gums
Keywords:
S. aureus , M. Kristnae, Cellobiosococcus Spp, K. Pneumoniae, Antibacterial ActivityAbstract
OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to determine the anti-bacterial activity of different toothpastes against the pathogenic bacteria isolated from gums.
METHODOLOGY
For this study, 100 gum samples were collected from dental clinics in Peshawar using sterile disposal swabs. The samples were transported to Peshawar’s Abasyn University and streaked on Nutrient Agar plates. The obtained cultures were sub-cultured and processed for further identification by Gram staining and biochemical tests.
RESULTS
It was found that, out of a total of 100 samples, 60 were positive (40 males and 20 females), and 40 were negative. Among 60 samples, 9 species were identified, and both female and male samples showed a high prevalence of S. aureus. After the analysis of all 5 toothpastes’ anti-bacterial activities, it was observed that all toothpastes showed activity against bacteria except toothpaste number 4. Those toothpastes that showed maximum activity were enlisted: TP-1 [Cellobiosococcus spp. (16.6 ± 0.57)], TP-2 [M. kristnae (16.6 ± 0.57)], TP-3 [M. mucilaginous (15.5 ± 0.86)], and TP-5 [K. pneumoniae (15.5 ± 0.86)].
CONCLUSION
The outcome of the studies concluded that the prevalence of bacteria isolated from male samples was higher and more pathogenic than in female samples.
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