Summary
Over the past few years, periodontal infections have increased, contributing to the spread of multidrug resistant pathogens and negatively impacting oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of a hydroalcoholicsolutionofSyzygiumaromaticumatdifferentconcentrationsagainst Porphyromonasgingivalis(P.gingivalis) ATCC 33277. An in vitro experimental design was used, consisting of 45 Petri dishes inoculated with the P. gingivalis ATCC 33277 strain. These were divided into three groups of 15 plates each, corresponding to Syzygium aromaticum hydroalcoholic solution concentrations of 25 %, 50 %, and 75 %. The antibacterial effect was assessed using the Kirby-Bauer agar disc diffusion method. Incubations were performed at 35°C for 18, 24, and 48 h to measure the diameter of the inhibition zones. A significant antibacterial effect of Syzygium aromaticum against P. gingivalis ATCC 33277 was observed. The highest inhibitory activity was recorded at 25 %, 50 %, and 75 % concentrations after 48 h of incubation. Overall, Syzygium aromaticum essential oils emerge as effective agents demonstrating substantial antibacterial activity against P. gingivalis.
KEY WORDS: Antibacterial effect, hydroalcoholic solution, Syzygium aromaticum, clove, P. gingivalis.
How to cite this article
ARAGON-LAROTA, J. P.; CAICEDO-FERRO, R. B.; FERNÁNDEZ-DÁVILA, J. A. A.; MALPARTIDA-CAVIEDES, A. & GUTIÉRREZ-GAYOSO, G. Effects of the use of hydroalcoholic solution of Syzygium aromaticum on the prevalence of Porphyromonas gingivalis: An in vitro Study. Int. J. Odontostomat.,19(4):404-410, 2025.
