Relationship between periodontal disease and endometriosis

January 01, 2012 | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore | Department of Orthodontics| Swati

2012 - 2015, Postgraduate student. Current research targeting microbial biofilm inhibition has attracted a great deal of attention. The search for effective antimicrobial agents against these oral pathogens could lead to identification of new agents for the prevention of oral biofilm associated diseases. A variety of plant materials and phytochemicals, especially a class of essential oils, have long been found to exhibit effective antibacterial activity. Produces an aromatic volatile oil which contains phenolic compounds mainly chavicol and allyl pyrocatechol. Betel leaf has powerful antiseptic and antimicrobial property. They can be used to treat halitosis by reducing the volatility of methyl mercaptan. The aroma of betel leaf is due to the presence of essential oils, consisting of phenols and terpenes. This study tests the antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory action of piper betel mouthwash invitro.