Propolis Fluoride Inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Veillonella parvula Dual- species Biofilm Growth and alters Gene Expression
Citra Fragrantia Theodorea,
Devin Hendrawan,
Saint Diven
et al.
Abstract:Background
Propolis fluoride 10% (PPF) was developed to arrest and prevent caries, with inhibitory effects on a single species of bacteria. However, no study has been conducted on the effectiveness of PPF in inhibiting multispecies biofilms, particularly early colonizers. This study aimed to investigate the effects of PPF on Streptococcus mutans and Veillonella parvula (Sm-Vp) dual-species biofilm growth and gene expression.
Methods
Biofilms were prepared using the 96-well method with 1, 3, and 6 h incubatio… Show more
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