Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of Lemongrass Oil Against Oral Clinical Isolates – an in Vitro Study

Periodontal diseases i.e the infections of the periodontium compromise the bacterial etiology, an immune response and tissue destruction.1 The goals of periodontal treatment is primarily focused on eliminating the microorganisms and their by products by means of mechanical instrumentation like scaling and root planning.2 Mechanical instrumentation fails to eliminate the penetrating bacteria completely from the sulcus and the surrounding tissue. The role of certain specific bacteria in the etiology of progression of periodontal disease has directed the use of antimicrobial agents in periodontal therapy.3-5