Heba M. Refaat, Salah El Behery, Manal El Sheikh And Osama I. El Batawy,

ABSTRACT
Objective: To Evaluate The Clinical Effectiveness Of Mouthwash Containing Pomegranate Peel Extract And Chlorhexidine Mouthwash On Bleeding On Brushing And Counting Of Streptococcus Mutans Among A Group Of Children With Permanent Dentition.

Materials and Methods: A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial Was Carried Out Comprising A Sample Of 60 Children Aged Twelve To Fifteen Years. The Sample Was Divided Into Two Groups: Group I: Administration Of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Twice A Day For 14 Days; And Group B, Administration Of Pomegranate Peel Extract Mouthwash . Sulcus Bleeding Index Was Used To Evaluate Gingival Inflammation On The Days 0 And 30 While Counting Of Streptococcus Mutans Was Evaluated On The Days 14 And 30.

Results: In The Control Group, The Findings Showed That Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Significantly Reduced The Mean Values Of SBI And Counting Of Oral Streptococci. In The Study Group, The Findings Also Showed That Pomegranate Peel Extract Mouthwash Significantly Reduced All The Variables. However, The Findings Showed That Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Significantly Reduced Counting Of Streptococcus Mutans Higher Than Pomegranate Peel Extract Mouthwash. Conclusion: Pomegranate Peel Extract Mouthwash Wa Not As Effective As Chlorhexidine Mouthwash In Reducing The Count Of Oral Streptococci But It Was Effective In Reducing Gingival Inflammation.