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http://dx.doi.org/10.13065/jksdh.20210050

Antibacterial effect of electrolyzed water on Streptococcus mutans  

Kim, Ji-Hye (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
Youn, Ha-Young (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
Kim, Eun-Kyong (Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Science & Technology, Kyungpook National University)
Lee, Young-Eun (Department of Dental Hygiene, Daegu Health College)
Jang, Ji-Eon (Department of Dental Hygiene, Suseong University)
Song, Keun-Bae (Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University)
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Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene / v.21, no.5, 2021 , pp. 527-533 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: Electrolyzed water has been proven to have antibacterial effects against various microorganisms. However, there are only a few studies about effects of electrolyzed water on oral bacteria. The purpose of this study was to examine the antibacterial effect of electrolyzed water on Streptococcus mutans in vitro. Methods: S. mutans KCOM 1054 was treated with electrolyzed water for 1 or 3 minutes and plated on Mitis Salivarius agar with 15% sucrose and bacitracin. After incubation for 48 hours, colony forming units (CFU) were counted, and dental plaque was quantified by crystal violet staining. Results: The growth of S. mutans was significantly inhibited by electrolyzed water (p<0.001). In addition, the dental plaque formation by S. mutans was decreased in a time-dependent manner by exposure to electrolyzed water (p<0.001). Conclusions: Our results suggest that electrolyzed water can effectively prevent dental caries by inhibiting growth of (and the formation of dental plaque by) S. mutans.
Keywords
Dental plaque; Electrolyzed water; Streptococcus mutans;
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