Triclosan antimicrobial activity against dental-caries-related bacteria
Braz. j. oral sci
; 22: e238076, Jan.-Dec. 2023. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Triclosan (TCS) is a chlorinated diphenyl ether and a possible active agent against microorganisms. Due to its probability of reducing dental plaque accumulation, TCS can be added as a substance for oral hygiene. Aim:
To evaluate the efficacy and antimicrobial capacity of TCS against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Streptococcus mutans.Methods:
This work evaluates the percentage of bacteria inhibition of P. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) and S. mutans (ATCC 25175). TCS concentrations between 2 and 128 µg.mL-1 were tested.Results:
An inhibitory potential of TCS was found against S. mutans. No percentage of inhibition was detected against P. aeruginosa (technical and biological triplicate).Conclusion:
TCS, an antimicrobial agent used in dentifrices, can reduce S. mutans levels therefore these dentifrices should be indicated for patients with a high risk of caries. However, further study is needed, including antimicrobial analyses against other microbial conditionsAsunto(s)
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01-internacional
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BBO
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Streptococcus mutans
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Triclosán
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Caries Dental
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Productos para la Higiene Dental y Bucal
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Antiinfecciosos Locales
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Enfermedades de la Boca
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En
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil