Antibacterial Effect of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Punica granatum Linn. Petal on Common Oral Microorganisms.

Objectives. This study aimed to assess the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of Punica granatum Linn. (P.

Relationship of Halitosis with Gastric Helicobacter Pylori Infection.

Objectives: Gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori may be one of the main causes of halitosis. This study was performed to evaluate the relationship of Helicobacter pylori infection with halitosis.

Materials And Methods: This case control study was performed on 44 dyspeptic patients with a mean age of 34.

Relationship of Gingival Pigmentation with Passive Smoking in Women.

Background: Oral mucosal pigmentation is among the most common findings in smokers, affecting smile esthetics. Passive smoking significantly compromises the health of non-smoker individuals particularly women. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of passive smoking with oral pigmentation in non-smoker women.