The effect of a poly-herbal plant extract on the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans to tooth enamel

Abstract Background Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity formation, is one of the world’s most widespread dental conditions. It is a plaque-related infection caused mainly by Streptococcus mutans. People have relied on several plant species to treat oral infections; Heteropyxis natalen...

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Main Authors: Cynthia J. Henley-Smith, Anna-Mari Kok, Francien S. Botha, Chantelle Baker, Namrita Lall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04707-8
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