Comparison of Antimicrobial Effects of Matrica Herbal Mouthwash and 0.2% Chlorhexidine on the Growth of Streptococcus Mutans, Actinomyces Viscosus, and Enterobacter Cloacae: A Short Report

Mouthwashes are commonly used to reduce the harmful effects of oral bacteria. The purpose of the present study was to compare the antibacterial effects of Matrica and Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwashes on common microorganisms in periodontal diseases. This is a laboratory study in which disc diffusion method was used. The diameter of the inhibition zone caused by the antimicrobial effect of Matrica and Chlorhexidine 0.2% was measured in millimeter. Data were analyzed using independent t-test and one-way ANOVA. The highest mean diameter of the inhibition zone caused by Matrica was 14.85±0.42 and in case of Chlorhexidine 0.2%, 25.54±0.49. Chlorhexidine showed more inhibitory effect compared to Matrica (p˂ 0.001). The results of this study showed that chlorhexidine compared to Matrica has a more antibacterial effect on bacteria that are effective in periodontal diseases. Matrica mouthwash has a more inhibitory effect on the Actinomyces viscosus compared with the other two bacteria.