In the present study, the use of silver oxide nanoparticles (AgO NPs) synthesized using Ficus benghalensis prop root extract (FBPRE) as a reducing and stabilizing agent is reported and evaluated for its antibacterial activity against dental bacterial strains. The effects of pH, extract concentration, metal ion concentration, and contact time were studied to confirm the optimum production of AgO NPs. Our results suggest that, by increasing the extract concentration and the time frame, there will be a significant increase in the formation of nanoparticles. The UV-vis adsorption spectra show the absorbance peak in the range of 430 nm, and FTIR spectral peaks indicate that the phytochemicals in the extract are responsible for the formation of the nanoparticles. The HR-TEM image, SAED, and XRD pattern confirmed the morphology (spherical), silver oxide 42.7 nm and silver 51.4 nm, and crystalline nature of the obtained nanoparticles, respectively. The blend of FBPRE and AgO NPs showed excellent antibacterial activities against the two-dental bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli sp. The study results suggest that the blend of synthesized AgO NPS and FBPRE will be useful in tooth paste as a germicidal agent after extensive investigation with animal models.
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