Antibiofilm effects of Thymus vulgaris and Hyptis spicigera essential oils on cariogenic bacteria

The inhibitory and antibiofilm effects of (EOTv) and essential oils (EOHs) on cariogenic microorganisms were evaluated. The chemical characterization of EOTv was performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. , , , , , and were used for agar diffusion assays and determination of minimal inhibito...

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Published in:Future microbiology 2021-03, Vol.16 (4), p.241-255
Main Authors: de Oliveira, Maria Ac, da C Vegian, Mariana R, Brighenti, Fernanda L, Salvador, Marcos J, Koga-Ito, Cristiane Y
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Language:English
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Summary:The inhibitory and antibiofilm effects of (EOTv) and essential oils (EOHs) on cariogenic microorganisms were evaluated. The chemical characterization of EOTv was performed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. , , , , , and were used for agar diffusion assays and determination of minimal inhibitory and minimal bactericide concentrations. In addition, 20 streptococci and lactobacilli clinical isolates were also tested. The effects of essential oil on microbial initial biofilm formation and on preformed microcosm biofilm formed from human saliva were studied. Both essential oils had inhibitory effects on the cariogenic species and reduced the bacterial adherence to dental enamel. Essential oils were able to disrupt preformed microcosm biofilms. and essential oils have potential to be used in the development of formulations to the control of cariogenic biofilms.
ISSN:1746-0913
1746-0921
DOI:10.2217/fmb-2020-0181