• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.431-434
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• 2008

Dental caries is the destruction of the enamel of teeth by Streptoccus mutans. S. mutans has been isolated from human dental plaque and is associated with the initial development of enamel lesions. We have studied the antibacterial action of the fruit of Callistemon citrin us against a cariogenic bacterium, S. mutans. From the fruit of C. citrinus, piceatannol (3,3',4',5-tetrahydroxystilbene) was isolated by repeated column chromatography with $SiO_2$ and Sephadex LH-20. Its structure was elucidated by instrumental analysis using 1D-NMR, 2D-NMR and EI-MS. This compound was isolated from the fruit of C. citrin us for the first time. The anticarcinogenic activity of this compound was determined by using agar well-diffusion method and minimal inhibition concentration (MIC).

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2007

Yam, Prunella was stepwise extracted with hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, butanol, and water. Anti-microbial activity of each extract was investigated. Hexane extract was tested for anti-microbial effect on Streptocaccus mutans, one of causative factor of dental caries. Methanol extracts of 7 plants were investigated to anti-microbial effects on S. mutans KCTC 5316, P. gingivalis KCTC 5352, S. aureus KCTC 1927 by means of agar diffusion method. Methanol extract of Yam and Prunella revealed anti-microbial activity against S. mutans, P. gingivalis, and S. aureus. Also, hexane fraction of Yam revealed anti-microbial activity against S. mutans. In sequence of hexane, chloroform, ethylacetate, butanol fraction by Prunelia acted as potent anti-microbial agent on P. gingivalis. The measured MIC of hexane fraction of Yam and Prunella on S. mutans KCTC 5316 strain was 0.25 mg/ml and 0.5 mg/ml and the MIC of hexane fraction of Prunella on S. aureus was 0.5 mg/ml. The hexane fraction of Yam and Prunella suppressed viable ceil counts(VCC) of S. mutans, especially after 24 hrs. The Prunella hexane fraction suppressed VCC of S. aureus, after 12 and 24 hrs. Tested concentrations were 0.1, 0.25 and 0.5 mg/ml. the results were compared with control (0 mg/ml). The pH of S. mutans media and GTase activity were determined to evaluate the anticariogenic activity of Yam, Prunella hexane fraction. The pH were increased from 5.6 to 7.0-7.2 in concentration of 2.0 mg/ml. Yam hexane extraction revealed 35% inhibition to GTase activity and Punella inhibited 25% of GTase. These results suggest that the hexane extracts of Yam and prunella have Antibacterial activities against S. mutans, P. gingivalis, S. aureus and have preventive effect on dental caries.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.62-75
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• 1998

The main purpose of this study was to compare the anticariogenecity of glass ionomer restorative material polymerized by argon laser versus visible light, The results from the present study can be summarized as follows; 1. Under the polarized light microscope, the specimens of laser-cured group showed the shallower lesion body than that of visible-light cured group, both in the stage of lesion initiation and progression. 2. Glass ionomer material cured by visible light showed shallower body of lesion than that of composite resin cured by argon laser at the stage of lesion progression(p<0.05). It was suggested fluoride released from the glass ionomer might have the additive anticariogenic effect. 3. Statistical difference between groups on depth of lesion body was evident after lesion progression (p<0.05). It was suggested that anticariogenic effect by argon laser was more effective at the stage of lesion progression than the lesion initiation. 4. The increment of lesion body during progression was highest in group IV (p<0.05). 5. Based upon the above-mentioned results of this study, it can be concluded that the advantage of anticariogenic effect and short curing time of argon laser in glass ionomer polymerization should be considered in children and adolescents whose caries activity is relatively higher.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.44-52
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• 2023

Objectives: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent human diseases worldwide. The disease initiates with bacterial adherence to the tooth surface followed by the formation of dental plaques. Mutans streptococci and Candida albicans are principal oral microorganisms involved in the initiation and development of dental caries. Phytochemicals have been shown to possess promising antimicrobial properties against a wide range of microorganisms and can be used for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. Herein, we reviewed literature on plants that are traditionally used for their antimicrobial properties or possess promising anticariogenic activity. We selected aerial parts of Scrophularia striata (S. striata) and galls of Quercus infectoria (Q. infectoria) and investigated their antimicrobial activity against cariogenic microorganisms. Methods: Water soluble fractions were obtained from hydroalcoholic extracts of S. striata and Q. infectoria and their antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), Streptococcus sobrinus (S. sobrinus), and Candida albicans (C. albicans) was evaluated separately and in combination. The extracts were then used for preparing an herbal mouthwash whose stability and tannic acid content were evaluated over 60 days. Results: Q. infectoria gall extract possesses efficient antimicrobial activity that was synergistically enhanced in the presence of S. striata extract. Mouthwash prepared using these extracts showed desirable organoleptic characteristics, antimicrobial activity, and stability. Conclusion: Extracts of S. striata and Q. infectoria galls can be used together for preparing dental products with effective anticariogenic properties. Our study highlights the importance of extensive pharmacological investigations when using herbal products alone or in combination with other chemical substances.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.148-172
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• 1997

Sixty human premolar teeth were used for this in vitro study. After each tooth was sectioned mesiodistally, one half was used for the experimental group and the other half for the control. Three groups were made for each fluoride applying method and twenthy teeth were assigned to each group. Ten teeth were used for evaluating total fluoride amount and the other ten were used for firmly-bound fluoride. Fluorshield was used for fluoride-releasing sealant and 1.23% APF, 0.05% NaF were used for topical application fluorides. Each tooth was cleaned with a tooth brush using nonfluoride containing pumice before the experiment. In the sealant group, fluoroshield was applied to the enamel surface without etching procedure and stored in $37^{\circ}C$ saline for 30 days. After 30 days, sealant was removed with explorer without scratching the enamel surface and washed with distilled water and dried. In the APF group, each tooth was immersed in 1.23% APF for 30 min then washed and dried in the same manner. In the NaF group, each tooth was immersed in 0.05% NaF for 24 hours then washed and dried as described above. After each fluoride regimen was applied, ten teeth were randomly selected from each group and immersed in 1M KOH solution for 24 hours to remove loosely-bound fluoride possibly deposited by the three different fluorides applied. In each group, total fluoride amount deposited and the amount of enamel removed by acid biopsy were calculated. After loosely-bound fluoride was removed, firmly-bound fluoride deposited and the amount of enamel removed by acid biopsy were also calculated. Total fluoride amount deposition was significantly increased in the APF and NaF groups, but not in the sealant group. Amount of enamel removed by acid-biopsy was also significantly diminished in the APF and NaF groups, but not in the sealant groups. After loosely-bound fluoride was removed from each groups, no statistical difference was found in the amount of firmly-bound fluoride in any groups. Also no effect of firmly-bound fluoride on enamel dissolution was shown in any groups after loosely-bound fluoride was removed from each group. In conclusion, topical application method of APF or NaF is more effective than fluoride-releasing sealant application to make $CaF_2$ coating on enamel surface and $CaF_2$ coating is the main source for anticariogenic effect of fluoride. However, longterm anticariogenic effect of fluoride-releasing sealant should be further evaluated.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.461-470
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• 2013

정상법랑질과 인공우식법랑질에서 불소바니쉬 도포 후의 항우식 효과를 알아보기 위하여 건전한 소의 전치를 사용하였고, 네 군으로 분류하여 실험하였다. 법랑질 표면의 재광화 및 탈회 후 결정구조의 변화를 FE-SEM으로 관찰하였고, Ca과 P의 정량적 분석은 EDS를 사용하여 측정하였다. 그 결과 불소바니쉬 도포한 경우, 재석회화로 인하여 불규칙하고 매우 거친 표면과 다공성의 구조물이 평활하고 균일한 양상으로 나타났으며, Ca 및 P의 함량이 증가되어 정상법랑질과 인공우식법랑질의 항우식 효과를 크게 증진시키는 것으로 확인되었다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2002

소아치과 임상에서 널리 사용되고 있는 심미수복 재료인 컴포머의 불소 유리와 수복물 인접 법랑질에 대한 항우식 효과를 평가해 보고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 음성대조군으로 복합레진인 Z-100을 I군으로, 양성 대조군으로 글라스 아이오노머인 Fuji II LC를 IV군으로 설정하였으며, 실험군으로는 Dyract AP를 II군으로, F-2000을 III군으로 설정하였다. 불소 유리 량은 1일부터 7일까지는 매일, 그 후로는 각각 2일, 3일 또는 4일 간격으로 4주간 측정하였다. 또한 우전치의 순면에 동일한 와동을 형성하고 각 실험재료를 충전한 후 인공 우식을 유발시켜 항우식 효과 비교실험을 시행하였다. 음성 실험군인 I군은 불소유리를 하지 않았으며, IV군에서 전반적으로 가장 높은 불소 유리량을 나타냈다. II군과 III군은 IV군보다 전반적으로 낮은 불소 유리량을 보였으며, III군은 II군보다 불소 유리량이 많았다. 우식 병소의 관찰 결과 복합레진을 제외한 나머지 군에서는 수복물 인접부 우식 병소가 감소하는 양상을 나타냈으며, 컴포머 군인 F-2000과 Dyract AP간에는 별다른 차이를 관찰할 수 없었다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.168-173
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• 2000

애사과 polyphenol의 충치예방효과를 확인하고자, S. mutans 4 균주 가운데 GTase 활성이 가장 높은 S. mutans MT 8148 균주에 대하여 애사과 polyphenol의 GTase 활성억제효과, cell adherence 억제효과, 산 생성억제효과를 측정하였다. S. mutans GTase에 대한 활성 억제효과는 애사과 polyphenol 성분 중 (+)-catechin과 tannic acid가 1 mg/ml의 농도에서 60% 이상, 5mg/ml의 농도에서 90% 이상으로 높게 나타났다. S. mutans의 adherence에 대해서는 tannic acid가 약 50% 정도의 억제효과를 나타냈으며, 애사과 추출물도 약 30%정도의 억제효과를 보였다. 그러나 S. mutans의 산 생성에 대해서는 애사과 polyphenol 성분들이 억제효과를 나타내지 못하는 것으로 나타났다. 애사과 polyphenol 성분들의 S. mutans에 대한 항균활성을 확인한 결과, 이들은 항균활성은 갖지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 애사과 polyphenol의 충치억제효과는 주성분중의 하나인 catechin과 tannic acid의 S. mutans GTase 활성억제와 cell adherence 억제효과로부터 기인된 것임을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 애사과 추출물은 충치예방을 위한 기능성 식품소재로 사용 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.1396-1402
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• 2000

황련 추출물의 충치 예방효과 가능성을 확인하고자 S. mutans JC-2에 대하여 황련 추출물 및 그의 주요 활성성분의 항균효과, 산생성 억제효과, GTase 활성 억제효과, 균체부착 억제효과를 조사하였다. 메탄올 추출물은 물추물에 비하여 S. mutans에 대해 강한 항균효과를 나타내었으며, 이들 추출물의 S. mutans에 대한 최소저지농도(MIC)는 각각 $130\;{\mu}g/mL$, $200\;{\mu}g/mL$이었다. 황련의 주요 활성성분인 berberine과 palmatine의 MIC는 각각 $50\;{\mu}g/mL$, $110\;{\mu}g/mL$로 황련 추출물에 비하여 강한 항균활성을 나타내었다. 메탄올 추출물, berberine, palmatine을 $121^{\circ}C$, 15분간 열처리했을 때 항균효과가 전혀 감소하지 않아, 열에 매우 안정함이 확인되었다. S. mutans의 산생성에 대해서도 MIC 농도에서 메탄올 추출물, berberine, palmatine 모두 배양 24시간째에 산생성을 완전하게 억제하였다. GTase 활성 억제효과는 $300\;{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 메탄올 추출물, berberine, palmatine이 각각 23.2, 46.1, 17.1%의 억제율을 보였고, 물 추출물은 억제효과가 없었다. 반면에 S. mutans의 부착에 대해서는 생장 부분저해농도에서 물 추출물과 메탄올 추출물, beberine, palmatine의 경우 저해율이 각각 59.2%, 13.3%. 4.2%, 41.7%로써 물 추출물과 palmatine이 높은 저해율을 나타내었다. 이상의 결과로부터 황련 추출물의 충치억제효과는 주요 활성성분인 berberine과 palmatine의 S. mutans에 대한 항균효과, GTase 활성억제와 균체 부착 억제효과 등에 기인한 것이라 여겨지며, 황련 추출물이 충치예방을 위한 기능성 천연소재로서 매우 우수한 것으로 판단되었다.

• 대한지역사회영양학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한지역사회영양학회 2005년도 10th Anniversary International Symposium
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• pp.84-84
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• 2005