Potential of pomegranate mouthwash in inhibiting periodontopathogens bacteria development as alternative to halitosis therapy: A review
1 Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Undergraduate Program, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Department of Dental Medicine, LBB University, LBB, Yemen.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(03), 532–539
Publication history:
Received on 22 October 2023; revised on 03 December 2023; accepted on 05 December 2023
Abstract:
Background: Halitosis is unpleasant odors originating from the oral cavity caused by metabolic waste of periodontopathogens bacteria in the form of volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs). According to Riskesdas 2018, the oral health prevalence in Indonesia reached 57.6%. Doctors recommend using a mouthwash made from chlorhexidine. However, it is less effective because it can cause various side effects. The alternative treatments using herbal ingredients using pomegranate. This literature review aim is to analyze the potential and mechanism of pomegranate mouthwash as an alternative to halitosis therapy against periodontopathogens bacteria.
Material and Methods: The literature review was carried out in PUBMED, ResearchGate, and ScienceDirect using with the keywords: pomegranate, mouthwash, anti-bacteria, and halitosis.
Conclusions: Pomegranate mouthwash has the potential to be an alternative halitosis therapy by inhibiting plaque formation and the growth of periodontopathogens bacteria.
Keywords:
Halitosis; Periodontopathogens; Plaque; Pomegranate Mouthwash
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