Mining the Microbial Chemistry behind Tooth Decay

Herbal tooth powders consisting of various ingredients that are available in the market in a wide range. Hence modern methods focusing on these aspects are useful for the standardization of herbs and their formulations. Consumers believed by using herbal-based toothpowders are safe, effective, and less toxic. This study is thus aimed to provide an alternative to the consumer and formulate herbal tooth powder using Clove, Neem Stem, Acacia Stem, Stevia Leaf, Mustard Oil, Salt, Ginger and Amla. The oral cavity infections are the most common types of infections. Dental caries is an infectious disease, causes damage and infection of enamel and dentine. If it is not treated, the infection continues and will lead to tooth loss. The mouth contains normal flora of opportunistic bacteria that are normally non-pathogenic. The imbalance of this situation causes infection and tooth decay. Streptococcus mutants are considered as the main species involved in the development of dental caries. S. mutants, acid-producing bacteria, causes fermentation of carbohydrates which results in tooth decay. Therefore, in the present work, the following aspects of Herbal tooth powders were planned for the formulation, standardization of herbal tooth powder, and anti-bacterial screening of the extracts of herbal tooth powder.

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Is Xylitol Toothpaste Effective in Preventing Tooth Decay?

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04096599 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Tooth Decay

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A modern method of treating initial caries for children using the infltration method

Стоматология детского возраста и профилактика ◽

10.33925/1683-3031-2020-20-1-4-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 4-8

Author(s):

A. U. Zamurayeva ◽

Е. T. Supiyeva ◽

B Sh. Orynbayeva

Keyword(s):

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Early Stage ◽

Modern Method ◽

Modern Technology ◽

White Spot ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Low Viscosity ◽

Initial Caries ◽

Short Time ◽

Infiltration Method

Relevance. The modern method of infiltration provides an opportunity to stop the spread of pathogenic bacteria and the development of caries at the white spot stage, replacing the destroyed enamel cells with special polymers having low viscosity and high penetrating ability. The stabilization of the process is achieved in a short time with the maximum safety of their tissues. Purpose. Treatment of initial tooth decay in children by infiltration, assessment of the effectiveness and advantages of modern technology. Materials and methods. Clinical examination was carried out according to generally accepted methods. Additionally, a laser diagnostic method was used using the KaVo DIAGNOdent device (Germany). The LLP Dentistry Center «Zhaik Dent» and the LLP «Concept» used the Icon system for the treatment of initial caries and after orthodontic treatment for 25 children with 54 teeth. Results. At the end of tooth treatment with the Icon infiltration method, parents and the child were given recommendations: from the next day, brush your teeth 2 times a day, rinse your mouth regularly after eating, do not drink drinks, products with coloring substances. To monitor the result of treatment, the child was prescribed for reexamination after 7-10 days, after one month, in the following periods – once a year.After working with the material of the Icon system, the authors noted the pronounced effects of the treatment of initial caries by the method of infiltration.Conclusions. 1. The method of infiltration is a modern and promising technology for the treatment of dental caries at an early stage without losing healthy tissues. 2. The Icon infiltration method makes it possible to stop the spread of pathogenic bacteria and develop tooth decay at the white spot stage, replacing the destroyed enamel cells with special polymers having low viscosity and high penetrating ability. 3. The stabilization of the carious process is achieved in a short time with the maximum preservation of the tooth's tissues.

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Effect of Fluoride Mouthwash in Iranian Schools: Treatment or Exacerbation of the Disease

Journal of Clinical and Medical Research ◽

10.37191/mapsci-2582-4333-1(1)-005 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Karimi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Care ◽

Oral Health ◽

Significant Role ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Easy Access ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Insufficient Attention ◽

The World

Dental and oral health is an important part that plays a significant role in the quality of life of people in our society, especially children, but due to insufficient attention, tooth decay in the world is increasing every year. Promoting oral hygiene requires the people's easy access to primary oral health care and the use of these services should be classified.

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Evaluating of oral and salivary conditions of two specific groups of workers

RSBO ◽

10.21726/rsbo.v12i1.173 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 50

Author(s):

Eduardo Pizzatto ◽

Nicolae Carvalho de Paula ◽

Carolina Dea Bruzamolin ◽

Paulo H. Tomazinho ◽

Luciane Variani Pizzatto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Microbiota ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Oral Diseases ◽

Industrial Countries ◽

Group A ◽

Dmft Index ◽

Saliva Collection ◽

The Mean ◽

Group B ◽

Lactobacillus Spp

Introduction and Objective: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic oral diseases found in industrial countries and is a multifactorial disease which has sugar as a key dietary factor. The amount of saliva concentration and presence of cariogenic bacteria will favor the development of caries. Because of this, the aim of this study was to collect and analyze data on oral alterations referred to tooth decay, oral pH changes, and changes of the oral microbiota in two distinct groups of workers. Material and methods: 30 individuals belonging to two different groups of workers: group A (GA) – workers who maintain daily contact with the confectionery; group B (GB) – workers who do not have such contact. Saliva collection was done by analysis of the salivary pH in both groups, as well as cultivation of Lactobacillus spp and S. mutans. We also evaluate the dental status of individuals belonging to the two groups through the DMFT index. Results: After the examinations of 30 workers (17 from the GA [9 men and 8 women] and 13 in the GB [7 men and 6 women]), the mean DMFT of the individuals in the group A and group B, was 7.41 (SD 5.14) 7.08 (SD 5.56), respectively, without statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). The count of S. mutans and Lactobacillus spp, was not statistically significant. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant relationship between presence of dental caries and the fact that workers are in contact with sugar because they work on candy food industry, but new studies are needed for more precise research.

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Pain management of Dental Caries (Krimi Danta) - A Case Report

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v2i4.9373 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Amit Kumar ◽

Mahamad Yunus S. Nabooji

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Orofacial Pain ◽

Common Type ◽

Tooth Decay ◽

Cotton Swab ◽

Argemone Mexicana ◽

Liver Disorders ◽

Tooth Structure ◽

Tingling Sensation ◽

Dental Emergency

Dental caries/Tooth decay is progressive destruction of tooth structure, leading to tooth ache. Tooth ache is the most common type of orofacial pain and when severe it is considered a dental emergency. Pain killers will be the first option to get rid of pain but use of these pain killers have many adverse effects and also its over prescription leads to kidney disorders, liver disorders etc. and in Ayurveda for the management of pain in Krimidanta it is mentioned that, Krimighna (anti-microbial), Vatagna (which relieves Vata) and Ushnaveerya Dravyas (drugs with hot potency) are to be used which can relieve the toothache and discolouration. Hence here an attempt was made to find out an alternate medicine which is effective, has no contraindications and with no side effects. Here the patient was treated with Dantapichu (soaked cotton swab) with Katuparni Ksheera (milk of Argemone Mexicana Linn.) as a local application. After the treatment, a significant response in various symptoms such as tooth pain, tingling sensation and swelling was observed.

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