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Aim: In this study we aim to assess the antibacterial effect of menthol in a commercially available mouth freshener. Materials and Methodology: Instantly dissolving breath strips were placed on the dorsum of the tongue and saliva samples were collected from twelve patients. Colony forming units (CFU) per mL saliva was counted both before and after the use of mouth freshener. Results: The mean value of CFU / mL in saliva after the use of mouth freshener was lesser than the value before the use of mouth freshener Conclusion: Menthol shows moderate antibacterial efficacy in the tested mouth freshener. Hence Synthetic antibacterial agents like Triclosan and Triclocarban which have harmful effects can be replaced with menthol in oral care products like mouthwashes, dentifrices, mouth fresheners. Keywords: Menthol, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Mouth freshener, Mentha piperita
Publication date: 01/10/2020

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2020/9.10.5225