Antimicrobial activity of fingerroot [Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. A.] extract against streptococcus mutans and streptococcus sobrinus [PDF]
The extract of medicinal plants fingerroot [Boesenbergia rotunda (L.) Mansf. A.] obtained using 100% methanol was tested for antibacterial activity against two major pathogen of dental carries namely Streptococcus mutans KCCM 3309 and Streptococcus ...
Raja Mazlan, R. N. A. +2 more
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Effect of nicotine on cariogenic virulence of Streptococcus mutans [PDF]
Nicotine has well-documented effects on the growth and colonization of Streptococcus mutans. This study attempts to investigate the effects of nicotine on pathogenic factors of S.
Gregory, Richard L. +5 more
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Impact of Electronic Cigarette Use on the Oral Microbiota: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Aim To examine whether the oral microbiota of e‐cigarette users differs from that of never smokers and current smokers. Materials and Methods PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science were searched on 27 August 2025. Human studies using molecular methods to compare oral microbiota in saliva, subgingival plaque and oral mucosal swabs among e‐cigarette ...
Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa +9 more
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Nicotine Effects Surface Bound Enolase on Streptococcus mutans and Its Binding to Human Plasminogen [PDF]
poster abstractStreptococcus mutans is the major bacterial agent responsible for dental caries. Previous research has shown that smokers have increased caries and that nicotine increases biofilm formation of S. mutans. S.
Gregory, Richard L., Walters, Kamilah
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ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of adding zinc oxide and copper nanoparticles (ZnO/CuNp) into universal adhesives (UAs) on resin–dentin microtensile bond strength (μTBS), nanoleakage (NL), and presence of ZnO/Cu within the hybrid layer on caries‐affected dentin, both at baseline (T0) and after 2 years of water storage (T2).
Mario Felipe Gutiérrez +4 more
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Antimicrobial peptide GH12 targets Streptococcus mutans to arrest caries development in rats
Background:Targeting Streptococcus mutans, the principle cariogenic bacterium, could prove to be an effective means of preventing dental caries. A de novo designed antimicrobial peptide, GH12, has shown bactericidal effects on S.
Yufei Wang +7 more
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Determining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Fulvic Acid on Early Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Formation [PDF]
poster abstractFulvic acid is an active ingredient in many homeopathic treatments. Shilajit is one such treatment that is mainly used in the Indian Subcontinent area.
Gregory, Richard L. +2 more
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Abstract Purpose To assess the impact of anodization and instrumentation on titanium abutment surface characteristics (surface roughness and wettability) and biofilm formation (viability and mass). Materials and Methods Titanium discs were obtained from pre‐milled abutment blanks made of titanium‐6aluminum‐7niobium alloy.
Weiqing Liu +4 more
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Streptococcus mutans detection in saliva and colostrum samples
Objective To detect Streptococcus mutans in colostrum and saliva of neonates and compare with its detection in saliva of mothers. Methods Forty-three healthy women, full-term gestations with no complications, submitted to elective Cesarean section ...
Camilla Beatriz da Silva +8 more
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INTERACTIONS OF HUMAN UMBILICAL VEIN ENDOTHELIAL CELLS WITH TOBACCO TREATED STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS [PDF]
poster abstractStreptococcus mutans and tobacco are risk factors for atherosclerosis. The objective of this study was to determine the ability that a spaP isogenic defective mutant of S.
Gregory, Richard L. +2 more
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