Open AccessAssessment of antibacterial effect of hydrogen water on plaque from patients with chronic periodontitis
Author(s) -
Aarati Nayak,
Akanksha Bhatt,
Kishore Bhat,
Ranganath Nayak,
Amruta Hooli,
Sachita Naik
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_317_20
Subject(s) - chronic periodontitis , anaerobic exercise , medicine , periodontitis , agar plate , dental plaque , microbiology and biotechnology , antibacterial activity , dentistry , physiology , bacteria , biology , genetics
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease causing destruction of tissues surrounding the teeth. The primary etiological factor for periodontitis is plaque. An inference could be drawn that an overall reduction in microorganisms halts disease progression. It is desirable to have natural agents with minimal side effects to reduce the microbial load.