Growth Inhibition of Streptococcus mutans by Fluoride Varnish Containing Averrhoa bilimbi L. and Piper crocatum Leaves Extracts

• Published in: Applied mechanics and materials Vol. 910; pp. 17 - 23
• Main Authors: Hermansyah, Heri, Gabriella, Maria, Eriwati, Yosi Kusuma
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Zurich Trans Tech Publications Ltd 21.10.2022
• Subjects: Antiinfectives and antibacterials; Bacteria; Carbohydrates; Dental caries; Fluorides; Hydroxyapatite; Reagents; Varnishes; Fluoride Varnish; Caries; Averrhoa bilimbi l; Piper crocatum; Streptococcus mutans

Fluoride varnish is commonly used as topical fluoride therapy to prevent dental caries. Dental caries is a dissolution of tooth surface caused by the metabolic activity of Streptococcus mutans in the presence of carbohydrates. Fluoride varnishes containing antibacterial agents significantly affect t...