Evaluation of New Different Herbal Mouthwashes Against Caries Forming Bacteria, RCT

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to compare three different types of mouthwash, Moringa, Star anis, and Indian Costus 90 children participated in this study divided into 3 groups according to the type of mouthwash used and then subdivided in each group into 3 subgroups according to the concentration of the mouthwash 5,10,15%. the children were asked to rinse with the mouthwash 3 times per day for 1 week. bacterial count for streptococcus mutans was measured before and after the use of mouthwash to see the most effective concentration.

Inclusion Criteria:- Children with no systemic disease, no history of recent antibiotic administration (last 2 weeks), antimicrobial mouth-rinse (last 12 hours), topical fluoride treatment within 4 weeks prior to baseline, children with no untreated active carious lesion, no orthodontic appliance or with low caries index (DMF& def < 4)Exclusion Criteria:Children using antibiotics, medications or mouthwashes at the time of the study, children with oral or systemic disease, children undergoing any dental treatment