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http://dx.doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.2017.17.04.613

Antibacterial effect of tea tree on Streptococcus mutans  

Choi, Yu-Ri (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hallym Polytechnic University)
Kang, Min-Kyung (Department of Dental Hygiene, Hanseo University)
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Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene / v.17, no.4, 2017 , pp. 613-620 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the antibacterial effect of Streptococcus mutans of tea tree ingredient. Methods: The experimental groups were each given with different concentrations (30 or 50 vol%) of tea tree prepared in saline solution. The control group applied only saline solution. The tea tree coating of the specimen were examined under a scanning electron microscope. For the antibacterial activity test of the tea tree, the contact angle of the tea tree- coated specimen's surface was analyzed. The antibacterial effect against Streptococcus mutans was determined by counting the colony forming units (CFU). The statical statics were evaluated by using one-way ANOVA and paired t-test. Results: The tea tree treated group of hydrophilic more than non treated group. Antibacterial experiments demonstrated that tee tree solution was effective against Streptococcus mutans. However there was no significant difference in depending solution concentration groups. Conclusions: The antimicrobial activity of the tea tree containing solution showed its potential for use as coating for denture and medical materials.
Keywords
Antibacterial effect; Streptococcus mutans; Tea tree oil;
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