The antimicrobial activity of four herbal based toothpastes against specific primary plaque colonizers

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2007

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

Aim: To determine whether there was any significant difference in the antimicrobial activity of 4 herbal toothpastes against cultures of 3 primary plaque colonizers (Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and a non-specific alpha;-heamolytic streptococcus).

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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)

Keywords

Periodontitis, Periodontopathogens, Bacteria, Plaque, Colonization, Biofilm, Toothpaste, Herbs, Antimicrobial, Inhibition, Triclosan

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