Open AccessComparative assessment of Cranberry and Chlorhexidine mouthwash on streptococcal colonization among dental students: A randomized parallel clinical trial
Author(s) -
Mahesh Ravindra Khairnar,
Gundabaktha Nagappa Karibasappa,
Arun Suresh Dodamani,
Prashanthkumar Vishwakarma,
Rahul G Naik,
Manjiri A Deshmukh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.149289
Subject(s) - chlorhexidine , medicine , dentistry , colonization , randomized controlled trial , clinical trial , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash has earned an eponym of the gold standard against oral infections, but with certain limitations. There is no effective alternative to Chlorhexidine. Cranberry is known to inhibit bacterial adhesion in various systemic infections and acts as a strong antioxidant. However, it is less explored for its dental use. Hence, there is a need to evaluate its effect against oral infections.