Saravanan Poorni

A Scoping Review of the Genotypic Diversity of Streprococcus mutans

K. Kunguma Supraja, Saravanan Poorni, . Nivedhitha, Manali Ramakrishnan Srinivasan, M. Jeevitha & Selvaraj Jeyaraman · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Aim: This paper reviews the literature on the pathogenic genotypes of S. mutans that may be more virulent colonizers and the phenotypic variability of its main virulence factors. Methods: A thorough literature search on S. mutans was performed and the relevant datas supporting it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62B35175

Are Probiotics Effective in Preventing Dental Caries? – A Narrative Review

R. Shenbagam, Saravanan Poorni, Nivedhitha M.S., Manali Ramakrishnan Srinivasan, V. Rakshagan, M. Jeevitha & Selvaraj Jeyaraman · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Changing lifestyle has resulted in worsening of oral health in people of all age groups. One such common oral health disease is said to be dental caries. There are various modalities in the prevention of dental caries which include proper maintenance of oral hygiene, fluoride app...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B35031

Comparative Evaluation of Garlic (Allium sativum) Extract in Chair Side Disinfection of Gutta Percha Cones: An In vitro Study

Shenbagam Rangarajan, Manali Ramakrishnan Srinivasan, Saravanan Poorni, D. Duraivel, C. Nishanthine & V. Rakshagan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Background: Microbial contamination of gutta percha (GP) cones can be harmful for the success of endodontic therapy. A rapid chair side disinfection is preferred to avoid secondary infection. Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of 20% and 100% garlic extrac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64A35361