Allium-sativum and bakuchiol combination: A natural alternative to Chlorhexidine for oral infections? | Zendy

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Allium-sativum and bakuchiol combination: A natural alternative to Chlorhexidine for oral infections?

Author(s) -

Ayesha Fahim,

Wan Harun Himratul-Aznita,

Puteri Shafinaz AbdulRahman

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

pakistan journal of medical sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316

H-Index - 30

eISSN - 1682-024X

pISSN - 1681-715X

DOI - 10.12669/pjms.36.2.1457

Subject(s) - allium sativum , chlorhexidine , biofilm , streptococcus mutans , antimicrobial , medicine , traditional medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , sativum , dentistry , biology , botany , bacteria , genetics

Chlorhexidine mouthrinses are considered a gold standard as an adjunct treatment of oral infections. However, owing to its toxicity, discoloration of tooth surface and the emerging prevalence of drug-resistant species, attention is being given to exploring natural alternatives to the drug.

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