“Efectividad antimicrobiana de extracto de cúrcuma y clorhexidina en la cavidad bucal. revisión sistemática”

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To know the effectiveness of Curcuma Longa extract versus Chlorhexidine for reducing microorganisms in the oral cavity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review of the literature available in the following databases was conducted: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO, in the last five years on the antibacterial effectiveness of Chlorhexidine and curcuma Longa in comparative studies using PRISMA methodology. The PICO system established the research question and the search syntaxes for the databases. RESULTS: Eleven studies published from 2017 to 2022 that met the selection criteria were included. Eight corresponded to in vivo studies involving 958 patients aged 14 to 60 years with gingivitis or periodontitis, and 6 in vitro studies comparing the antimicrobial effectiveness of Turmeric with Chlorhexidine on different bacteria involved in periodontal disease. The in vivo studies showed that Turmeric has similar efficacy to Chlorhexidine in treating gingivitis and periodontitis by reducing gingival and plaque indices. In the in vitro studies, Turmeric showed equal effectiveness in inhibiting bacterial growth as Chlorhexidine. CONCLUSIONS: The Evidence in the literature consulted shows that extracts of Curcuma Longa show similar antimicrobial activity as Chlorhexidine in periodontal disease treatments and may be an effective alternative for treating gingivitis and dental plaque.