Babool –Acacia Nilotica Bark Powder against Oral Microbiome

Abstract

The oral microbiome is an ecosystem in itself, where some harmful bacteria that are known to cause cavities and disease. Together, both form a community called Biofilm, better known as a dental plaque. Microscopic evaluation of these biofilms indicated that Streptococcus mutans accounts for approximately 80% of the colonization. Chew sticks - twigs of babool (Accacia nilotica) nanoparticles are more promising against Streptococcus at 20 µg.