International Journal of Dental

Research & Development (IJDRD)

ISSN(P): 2250-2386; ISSN(E): 2321-0117
Vol. 7, Issue 1, Feb 2017, 9-18
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ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF RADISH TUBERS (Raphanus sativus L.) ON

F.nucleatum AND P.gingivalis AS AN ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL FOR ROOT
CANAL MEDICAMENT (IN-VITRO STUDY)

CUT NURLIZA & DENNIS

Department of Conservative Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sumatera
Utara Jl. Alumni Kampus USU, Medan, Indonesia
ABSTRACT

The success of root canal treatment is affected by the elimination of pathogenic bacteria in the root canal aided
with the application of intra canal medicament such as calcium hydroxide, but it has a resistance to some bacteria such
as Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas gingivalis. Development of alternative medicament from natural agent
that meets the requirements of medicament materials is needed, such as radish tuber that is biocompatible and has
antibacterial properties. Objective: This study was aimed to determine the antibacterial effect of the ethanol extract of the
radish tuber (R.sativus L.) against F.nucleatum and P.gingivalis by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration
(MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC).

Original Article
Methods

This study began by drying 5 kg radish tuber and 300 grams of simplicia was obtained by extraction with 5 L of 70%
ethanol then evaporated with rotary evaporator until 250 gr extracts was obtained. Antibacterial testing using the method
of dilution by diluting the extract in Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB) with multiple dilutions to obtain a concentration of
100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.125%, 1.56%, 0, 78%, 0.39%. In determining the MIC, 4 ml of each concentration was
taken and added to 1 ml of bacterial suspension, vortexed and incubated at 37C for 24 hours in the CO2 incubator.
Turbidity of each tube was observed visually and compared to control McFarland. Each group was vortexed and taken
100mL, dropped into the petri then poured Trypticase media Soy Agar (TSA) were replicated four samples, then
incubated at 37C for 24 hours in the CO2 incubator. Counting the number of bacteria formed by using a pour plate
method to obtain the value of MBC.

Results

The results indicate that begin to appear clear tube is at concentration of 12.5% and 6.25% for F.nucleatum
and P.gingivalis consecutively. There was absence of F.nucleatum at concentration of 100% to 25%. Meanwhile the
diffusion test of P.gingivalis showed petri of a concentration of 100%, 50%, 25% and 12.5% in the fourth replication
showed sterile petri. Conclusion: The conclusion of the study was the ethanol extract of radish tuber has an antibacterial
effect against F.nucleatum and P.gingivalis with the MIC values at a concentration of 12.5% and 6.25% and the MBC at
a concentration of 25% and 12.5% consecutively.

KEYWORDS: Root Canal Medicament, Radish Tuber, F.nucleatum & P.gingivalis

Received: Dec 19, 2016; Accepted: Jan 31, 2017; Published: Feb 03, 2017; Paper Id.: IJDRDFEB20172

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INTRODUCTION

Primary root canal infections involve various microorganisms from approximately 4-7 species in root canal which
are anaerobic gram-negative bacteria. Some studies have shown there is an obligate anaerobic bacteria which total 90% of
all species in the infected root canal.1According to Laevi et al (2004) microorganisms involved in chronic periapical
lesions are Bacteroides, Treponema, Porphyromonas, Fusobacterium, Peptostreptococcus, Streptococcus, Eubacterium,
Actinomyces and Camphylobacter. While the microorganisms involved in acute periapical lesions are Porphyromonas,
Treponema, Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, Prevotella, Streptococcus and Peptostretococcus. 2

Fusobacterium nucleatum is an obligate anaerobic gram-negative bacteria found in the oral cavity and mucous
membranes of humans.3 Presence of these microorganisms in the oral cavity play a role in initiating the course of infection
in patients with bad oral hygiene conditions.3 According to research from Kipalev et al. (2014),Fusobacterium nucleatum is
more often found in the primary root canal infection using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in the amount of 52.8%
compared to secondary root canal infections.4 Molecular biology research has demonstrated that Porphyromonas gingivalis
is one bacterium which has a sizeable percentage in either primary endodontic infections associated with chronic apical
periodontitis and acute apical abscess. 5

Root canal medicaments are the materials used to minimize or eliminate the population of microorganisms in the
root canal system after preparation and irrigation process of the canal.6Characteristics needed for root canal medicament
materials are that it is able to eliminate bacteria that live in the entire root canal system which is not covered with the
chemomechanical preparation, reducing inflammation and periradicular pain, helps reduce any periapical exudates, and
prevents reoccurring inflammation.7

Some ingredients of root canal medication that is often used are calcium hydroxide, antibiotics, biocides non-
phenol, biocides phenol and iodine compound. Of all the above medicament material, calcium hydroxide is most widely
used in the world since 1920 until now. According to research from Siqueira et al. (2007) it was discovered that bacterium
Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from the root canal after administration of calcium hydroxide for 1 week.8

Due to the weakness of some of the ingredients of a medicament in eliminating bacteria, alternative herbal
medicament materials are used from plant extracts which have eligible characteristics for a root canal medicament.9 One
plant species has been reported to have antibacterial activity in the study of Raphanus sativus L.10,11Beevi et al. (2009)
shows the results of the MIC acetone extract with a concentration of 1 mg / ml horseradish root against Bacillus bacteria,
Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella typhimurium, Enterobacter
aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae.10

Currently there is no research on the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of the tuber radish
(Raphanus sativus L) against the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatus which are one of the
bacteria found in the root canal. It is necessary for testing the antibacterial activity of the ethanol extract of the tuber radish
(Raphanus sativus L) as an alternative material for root canal medicaments find the value of MIC and MBC.

MATERIAL AND METHOD

Suspension Manufacture Tested Material

Radish tuber extract in ethanol were weighed using an electronic balance and mass adjusted to the desired
concentration by way of the media reconstituted with Trypticase Soy Broth (TSB). TSB made with 3 grams of powder in

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100 ml TSB aqueduct.TSB is then sterilized in an autoclave for 15 minutes at a pressure of 2 atm and a temperature of 121
C. The starting concentration of Radish tuber extract in ethanol is 100% because the concentration capable of inhibiting
the growth of Fusobacterium nucleatum dan Porphyromonas gingivalis is unknown, therefore testing began with the
greatest concentration.

6 tubes were provided, one tube contained 8ml 100% concentration TSB, while each of the other tubes contained
4 ml of TSB. In the first tube 8 grams of lumpy tuber radish extract was inserted and mixed using a vortex to obtain the
tuber radish extract ethanol with a concentration of 100%. Then double dilution was done by taking half of the 100%
concentration of the ethanol extract of the tuber turnip using a micropipette and placed in a second tube to get the 50%
ethanol extract of the tuber turnip (dilution multiple). The same process was done to obtain a concentration of 25% and
12.5%. Each tube is labeled according to its concentration.

Specimen Culture

The Fusobacterium nucleatum was used from a specimen stem cells Fusobacterium nucleatum ATCC 25 586 and
Porphyromonas gingivalis yang was used from a specimen of stem cell Porphyromonas gingivalis ATCC 33 277 where
both bred purely on media TSA in an atmosphere of anaerobes in CO2 incubators to obtain healthy growth, which means
for the bacteria to thrive. Take as much as 1-2 ose of pure cultured bacteria and suspend it in a 0.9% NaCl solution to
obtain turbidity according 0,5 McFarland Standard or equivalent to the amount of 1 x 108CFU / ml (CFU: Colony Forming
Unit).

Antibacterial Effectiveness Test

In testing the antibacterial effect of horseradish root extract against Fusobacterium nucleatum and Porphyromonas
gingivalis observations were done of for each concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25%, 3.125%, 1.56%, 0, 78%,
and 0.39%, Determination of the concentration is based on the standards of the laboratory of Tropical Disease at Airlangga
University using the dilution method (double dilution).

RESULTS

Observations of Fusobacterium nucleatum obtained MIC at concentration of 12.5%, since at concentrations below
12.5% began to look turbid when compared to positive control (Mc. Farland) after 24 hours of incubation. Furthermore, the
calculation of the number of bacterial colonies using Pour Plate method that aims to prove that the turbidity level at each
concentration showed the ability of the material trying to kill the bacteria by 99.9% -100%, which is called KBM. In this
study, it was found that extracts of tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L.) has an antibacterial effect against Fusobacterium
nucleatum with KBM value of25%. (Table 1)

Table 1: Test Results of Antibacterial Effects of ethanol Radish Extract (Raphanus sativus L.) against
Fusobacterium Nucleatum at a Concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%.
Concentration Positive Control Negative Control
Tested Replication
(with Bacteria) (without Bacteria)
Material (CFU/ml)* 100% 50% 25% 12,5%
(CFU/ml) (CFU/ml)
1 0 0 0 7106 2,1108 0
Ethanol tuber
2 0 0 0 5106 2,1108 0
radish extract
3 0 0 0 5106 2,8108 0
(Raphanus
sativus L.)
4 0 0 0 3106 3,2108 0
X 0 0 0 5106 2,55108 0

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Description: 0 CFU / ml = sterile, found no bacterial growth

Each CFU / ml has been multiplied by 10 (the multiplier)

Table 1 shows the test results of antibacterial effects (counting the number of colonies formed) against
Fusobacterium nucleatum on materials tested with a concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%. In the media given the
ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L.) with a concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, negative control
showed the results of 0 CFU / ml or sterile and showed the same results in each replication, which means that after planting
the TSA media and incubated for 24 hours in a temperature of 37 C is growth of bacteria Fusobacterium nucleatum was
not found or all of the bacteria had died. While the positive control media encountered by the bacteria growth - average
number of all replication is 2.55 108 CFU / ml and media were given ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus
sativus L.) with a concentration of 12.5% was found for the growth of bacteria - average number of all replication is 5
106 CFU / ml.

Figure 1: Test Result of KHM at Concentration 100%, 50%, 25%, 12,5%, 6,25%, 3,125%, 1,56%,
0, 78%, 0, 39%, and positive control after 24 Hour Incubation at a Temperature of
37C against Fusobacterium nucleatum

Figure 2: Test Results of KHM Showed Turbidity at (a) 6, 25%, (b) 3,125%,
(c) 1, 56%, (d) 0, 78%, (e) 0, 39% Compared with Positive

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Control against Fusobacterium nucleatum Bacteria

Figure 3: Test Result of Positive Test Material (a) Replication I 2, 1108 CFU/ml, (b) Replication II 2, 1108
CFU/ml, (c) Replication III 2, 8108 CFU/ml, (d) Replication IV 3, 2108 CFU/ml

Figure 4: Test Results of Concentration 12, 5% Which Shows Bacterial Growth at (a) Replication
I 7106 CFU/ml, (b) Replication II 5106 CFU/ml, (c) Replication III 5106
CFU/ml, (d) Replication IV 3106 CFU/ml

Table 2: Test Results of Non-Parametric Kruskal-Wallis

No. Concentration N Median Interquartile Range P Value
1. 100% 4 0 0,000
2. 50% 4 0 0,000
3. 25% 4 0 0,000
4. 12,5% 4 53 0,000
5. Control + 4 245 100 0,000
6. Control - 4 0 0,000

Table 3: Test Results of Non-Parametric Mann-Whitney

No. Concentration Concentration P Value
50% 1,000
25% 1,000
1. 100% 12,5% 0,013
Control + 0,013
Control - 1,000
25% 1,000
12,5% 0,013
2. 50%
Control + 0,013
Control - 1,000
12,5% 0,013
3. 25% Control + 0,013
Control - 1,000
Control + 0,019
4. 12,5%
Control - 0,013
5. Control + Control - 0,013

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From the results of the Kruskal-Wallis statistic test obtained p-value = 0.000 (p <0.05) which states that the
ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L.) has significant antibacterial effect against Fusobacterium
nucleatum. From the test results that have medians and interquartile range is a concentration of 12.5% with a median value
of 5 and interquartile range of 3, and the median value of the positive control at 245 and interquartile range of 100
(Table 2). The test results comparing concentrations ranging from 100% to 50%, 25%, and a negative control, indicates the
value of p> 0.05, which means there is no significant difference. Concentration ratio of between 50% to 25% and a
negative control indicates the value of p> 0.05, which means there is no significant difference between the 25%
concentration. Comparison with the negative control, showing the value of p> 0.05, which means there is no significant
difference. (Table 3)

MIC determination is seen by comparing treatment tube which began to appear clearer when compared with
controls Mac. Farland. From the test results tuber extract radish (Raphanus sativus L) against the bacterium
Porphyromonas gingivalis after mixed using a vortex and incubated for 24 hours, it was found that in all four tubes
replication at a concentration of 3.125%, 1.56%, 0.78%, 0.39%, 0.195% and the positive control there is a visual of a white
coating on the surface and if vortex then the solution became turbid while the four other tube replication at a concentration
of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5% and 6.25% there was no white coating on the surface of the extract so it can be concluded that
the extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L) has a MIC at a concentration of 6.25%.

Figure 5: Test Tubes of Concentration 100%, 50%, 25%, 12, 5%, 6, 25%,
3,125%, 1, 56%, 0, 78%, 0, 39%, Positive Control and Negative Control

Figure 6: Difference in Turbidity (Arrow) when Compared Concentration

6, 25% with 3,125% (A) Before and (B) After Incubation for 24 Hours

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Table 2: Test Results of Diluted Radish Extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis at a Concentration of 100%,
50%, 25%, 12, 5%, 6, 25% and 3,125%, Sign (+) Shows Turbidity and () Indicated Clear
Replication
Test Material Concentration
1 2 3 4
100% - - - -
50% - - - -
Radish extract 25% - - - -
(Raphanus sativus L) 12,5% - - - -
6,25% - - - -
3,125% + + + +
Control + (P.gingivalis) +
Control (radish) -

Antibacterial test results on a petri obtained that at a concentration of 100% up to 12.5% there was no bacterial
colonies growing at the concentration of 100% up to 12.5 in the fourth replication. At a concentration of 6.25% it appears
that there are two colonies of bacteria on second replication, while at the other three there was no visible replication of
bacteria. At a concentration of 3.125% at the first replication encountered 8 colonies of bacteria, second replication found
35 colonies of bacteria, third replication found 30 colonies of bacteria, fourth replication found 29 colonies of bacteria.
This indicates that the radish root extract has MIC at a concentration of 12.5%.

Figure 7: Test Results at Concentration 3,125% Replication (A) 1 (B) 2, (C) 3, (D) 4

Table 3: Test Results of diffused radish Extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis at a

Concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12, 5%, 6, 25% and 3,125%
Replication (CFU/ml)
Test Material Concentration Mean (CFU/ml)
1 2 3 4
100% 0 0 0 0 0
Tuber radish 50% 0 0 0 0 0
extract 25% 0 0 0 0 0
(Raphanus 12,5% 0 0 0 0 0
sativus L) 6,25% 0 2.106 0 0 0,5.106
3,125% 8.106 35.106 30.106 29.106 25,5.106
Control + (P.gingivalis) 10.106 20.106 90.106 30.106 37,5.106
Control
0
(Raphanus sativus L)

Table 3 shows the test results of antibacterial activity of extracts of tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L) to the
growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis with a concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5%, 6.25% and 3.125%. Calculation of
the number of colonies at all concentrations from 100% to 3,125% was done using dilution as much as 5 times. In the
media given the ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L) at a concentration of 100%, 50%, 25% and 12.5%
showed the same results in each replication which means that planting on TSA media and incubation for 24 hours in a
temperature of 37 there was no bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis growth found or it died. At a concentration of 6.25%

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there was two bacterial colonies found on second replication, while at the third there was no growth replication of the
bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis. While at a concentration of 3.125% with replication to-1 encountered 8 colonies,
second replication encountered 35 colonies, third replication was found 30 colonies, fourth replication showed bacterial
colonies found 29 Porphyromnas gingivalis. All colonies of bacteria is then converted to units of CFU / ml using the
formula:

Bacterial = Number of colonies x multiplier / dilution factor

Table 4: Kruskal-Wallis Test Concentration of Tuber Radish Extract (Raphanus sativus L).
Concentration MedianInerquartil Range Statistic Test Results
100% 0,00 0,000
50% 0,00 0,000
25% 0,00 0,000
12,50% 0,00 0,000 0,000
6,25% 0,00 1,000
3,125% 29,50 11,958
Positive control 25,00 35,940

Table 4 shows the Kruskal-Wallis test showed the average of each tuber extract concentration radish
(Raphanus sativus L) and standard deviation and statistical significance using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Median shows the
middle value of each concentration. Interquartile range shows the value of the upper limit and lower limit while the Test
Results Statistics show the value of p which states that there are differences in the data tested. In Table 4 it was obtained
p-value of 0.000 where p <0.05 so it can be concluded that there are significant differences from the data being tested.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the research method of determining the value of MIC and MBC to begin the search shows that the MIC
value of all concentrations of the ingredients tested, it was obtained that at concentrations below 12.5% there was turbidity
equivalent when compared to the positive control after 24 hours of incubation. Ethanol extract of root radish
(Raphanus sativus L.) at a concentration of 100% up to 25% did not encounter bacterial growth (sterile media) the number
of colonies 0 CFU / ml (sterile), at a concentration of 12.5% whereas the colonies formed by the average - average 5
106CFU / ml. Based on the results of the study, the research hypothesis is accepted that no antibacterial effect of the
ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L.) against Fusobacterium nucleatum ATCC 25 586 with a value of
12.5% MIC and MBC values of 25%, with statistical testing that showed significant results.

Based on this research, MIC values obtained at a concentration of 6.25%. Acquisition of MIC can be observed
visually by using dilution method. On the tube with a concentration of 3.125%, 1:56%, 0.78% and 0.39% there was a white
coating seen on the surface of the extracts and appeared cloudy. It shows that the extract of the tuber radish
(Raphanus sativus L) is not effective against the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis at these concentrations. While at a
concentration of 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5% and 6.25% seen that there is no formation of white coating on the surface of the
liquid extract and the extract is clear after the vortex. This shows that the extract is effective at concentrations so that the
MIC values obtained at a concentration of 6.25%. In this study it was found that the average number of colonies in the
positive control is 3, 75.107 CFU / ml while the average number of colonies at a concentration of 6.25% and 3.125% is 0,
05.107 CFU / ml and 0 CFU / ml. Results of calculating the number of colonies at a concentration of 6.25% with positive
control guidelines kill 98.66% and at a concentration of 3.125% the bacteria die 100%. This indicates that the radish root

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extract has KBM at a concentration of 3.125%.

In Indonesia there are many researches on the development of the natural ingredients in herbal remedies and
alternative materials as well as root canal medicaments. Research conducted by Amalia (2013) showed that the ethanol
extract siwak (Salvadora persica L.) against the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum a value of KBM 100% was obtained
and the study of Vika (2014) regarding the ethanol extract of leaves Africa (Vernonia amygdalina) which can kill bacteria
Fusobacterium nucleatum with KBM value of 12.5%.12,13 Differences in the antibacterial effects of various natural
ingredients can be caused by differences in the levels and content types of antibacterial active substance of each extract
material.

CONCLUSIONS

Based on the results of the study the antibacterial effect of the ethanol extract of the tuber radish
(Raphanus sativus L) against Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro can be concluded that the ethanol extract of the tuber
radish (Raphanus sativus L) has an antibacterial effect against Porphyromonas gingivalis, with results 6.25% MIC and
MBC 12, 5%.Based on the results of experimental studies to find antibacterial effect by finding the value of MIC
(Minimum Inhibitory Concentration) and MBC (Minimum Kill Concentration), t shows the antibacterial effect of the
ethanol extract of the tuber radish (Raphanus sativus L.) against Fusobacterium nucleatum ATCC 25 586 in vitro obtained
MIC values in concentration of 12.5% and the value of KBM at a concentration of 25%.

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