Publications by authors named "Mahantesh Siddibhavi"
Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Effect of Cranberry Extract on and : An Study.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
January 2020
Article Synopsis
- Nature has provided medicinal treatments for centuries, and plant-based systems, like cranberry, are still significant today.
- The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial and antibiofilm effects of cranberry extract on specific standard MTCC strains, determining its minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations.
- Results indicated that cranberries significantly reduced biofilm formation and cell adhesion of the tested microorganisms, showcasing both bactericidal and antibiofilm effects in a dose-dependent manner.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of three types of mouthwashes manuka honey (MH), raw honey (RH), and chlorhexidine (CHX) on plaque and gingival scores of 12-15-year-old government school children.
Study Design: This study was a double-blind, randomized controlled field trial conducted in Belagavi city, India.
Materials And Methods: One hundred and thirty-five government school children aged 12-15 years were randomly selected and allocated into three groups, RH, MH, and CHX mouthwash groups.
Aim: To assess the prevalence of perceived need of problem based dental care.
Objectives: - To evaluate the self-perceived need for dental care in general population.To assess the need for any type of dental care in general population of Belgaum city.