Evaluation in vitro of antimicrobial activity of basil extract (Ocimum basilicum L. ) on an acrylic surface of removable orthodontic appliances
J. res. dent
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2(3): [227-234], may-jun.2014.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the antimicrobial activity of Ocimum basilicum L. (basil) extract in S. Muttans biofilm colonized in specimens confectioned in the same acrylic used for removable orthodontics appliances. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
To perform this work, 42 specimens were confectioned (sterile spherical acrylic disks) and immersed in pure extract and in serial dilution of extract (12 until 110) during 24, 48 and 72 hours. For each time of exposition, a disintegration of bacterial film by sonication in saline and posterior seed in agar, for colony count, were carried out. ATCC strains of S. muttans were selected, and 2% chlorhexidine solution was used as inhibition control.RESULTS:
The results showed, by quantitative analysis, that basil extract has antibacterial activity in S. muttans biofilm, when used in pure state or in dilution until 14.CONCLUSION:
Besides, it was possible observe the more increase the incubation time, independent the dilution, the higher degradation of extract.
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Main subject:
Biocompatible Materials
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Plant Extracts
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Biofilms
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. res. dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
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Sa£de Bucal
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University Center of Araraquara/BR
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