General Research
Model: human
Assessment of antibacterial effect of hydrogen water on plaque from patients with chronic periodontitis
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How Hydrogen Water Fights Gum Disease: A Breakthrough for Oral Health
A recent study found that hydrogen water has antibacterial effects on plaque from patients with chronic periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. The study suggests that drinking hydrogen water or using it as a mouthwash could be a helpful addition to oral care routines. More research is needed, but the findings are promising for the future of oral health.
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Publish Year 2021 Country India Rank Positive Journal Journal of the Indian Society of Periodontology Primary Topic Mouth Secondary TopicPeriodontitis Model Human Tertiary TopicBacterial Infection Vehicle Water (Electrolysis) pH Neutral Application Culture Media Comparison Complement
Background
Methods: A total of twenty chronic periodontitis patients were included after obtaining approval from the institutional ethical committee. Written informed consent was obtained from all the twenty participants. Plaque samples were collected and exposed to hydrogen water at baseline, 1 min, 2 min 30 s, and 5 min. Samples were then cultured on blood agar and incubated in aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The colony forming units and total bacterial count were recorded after 24–48 h. Statistical Analysis: Intragroup pair-wise comparison was done using Wilcoxon sign-ranked test.
Methods
Results: Hydrogen water showed antibacterial activity against aerobic and anaerobic organisms associated with chronic periodontitis. There was a statistically significant difference in the number of colony forming units from baseline to 1 and 2.5 min for the aerobic culture and also for baseline to 1, 2.5, and 5 min for the anaerobic culture.
Results
Conclusion: The data of the present study indicate that hydrogen water has an antibacterial effect on microorganisms associated with chronic periodontitis.