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The research title of this study, "A Comparative Study Between Mimosa Pudica as an
Antimicrobial Toothpaste Using Eggshells and Actual Human Teeth," is related to the related
literature. As a result, this will address the following key concepts to go deeper into the subject.

Bashful Mimosa Against Oral Pathogens

Ayokinraj (2018)’s research about the antimicrobial activity of Mimosa Pudica found the
following:

Mimosa pudica extract's antibacterial activity shown that it has a potent inhibitory impact on oral
infections, especially Streptococcus mutans. According to the research, mimosa pudica extract
may offer an other therapeutic option for the management of oral infections.

While Balsaraf and Chole (2014)’s study also found the following:

The antibacterial properties of Mimosa Pudica L., often known as bashful mimosa, against oral
microbes in vitro. The findings suggested that bashful mimosa extract may make a useful natural
antimicrobial agent as it exhibited strong antibacterial activity against every oral pathogen
examined.

Similarities Between Eggshells and Human Teeth

Neunzehn, J., Szuwart, T. & Wiesmann, HP (2015)’s study resulted to distinguishing the
following:

Eggshells are a natural supply of calcium carbonate, and when combined with hyaluronan, they
make advantageous additions to bone transplant materials. The mechanical characteristics of the
bone graft materials were shown to be positively impacted by the eggshells and hyaluronan,
increasing their suitability for prospective uses. Eggshells have been shown in recent research to
be a potential replacement for human teeth. Similar to the components of human teeth, proteins,
carbohydrates, and minerals make up eggshells.

Effects of Standard Toothpaste in the Environment

Bhargav, K.R., Maheshwari, L.K., & Chaturvedi, A.K.’s study reviewed the following:

Based on the substances' toxicity, persistence, biodegradability, and bioaccumulation, they

assessed how the ingredients might affect the ecosystem. They discovered that a large number of
toothpaste constituents may have long-term negative effects on the ecosystem. A number of the
components, including triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, fluoride, and xylitol, were shown to be
potentially dangerous.

Sammuelsson (2014)’s research was able to distinguish the following:

According to the study, toothpastes include a range of organic compounds, metals, and other
chemicals that could contaminate the environment. The investigation also discovered that these
substances have the potential to negatively impact aquatic life as well as the ecosystem.

“Environmental Impact of Toothpaste Ingredients: A Review” by K.R. Bhargav, L.K.

Masheshwari, and A.K. Chaturve.