Antibacterial activity test of South Sulawesi Propolis extract against Streptococcus mutans
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Oral infection such as tooth caries and periodontal desease are the most commond bacterial infection in human. The main cause of periodontal disease is microorganisms that colonize and attached to the tooth surface around the gingival margin. Streptococcus mutans is the first bacteria that forms colonies and become the initiator of the other bacteriato do so. The left bacteria colonies may change to be plaque layer and causes an inflammatory reaction, may lead to tissue damage. Propolis is a natural substance, well known its benefits in dentistry. The type of propolis varies depending on the area or location and type of honey bees that produce it. Propolis is also expected to inhibit Streptococcus mutans that cause periodontal disease.: The aim of the study is determine the inhibition zone of propolis extract from South Sulawesi on Streptococcus mutans. Inhibition test was performed by the agar diffusion method using propolis test materials, provided in a concentrationof 2.5%, 5%, and 10% as well as negative control. Inhibition zone was measured after 24 hours incubation. Concentration has effect that causing significant difference in inhibition of the change in concentration of propolis (p<0.005). The use of different solvents in the extraction process also has an influence on the inhibition of propolis or there is a significant difference between the propolis extracted with hexane solution (fat-free propolis) and 70% of propolis solution (p<0.005).The interaction between the type of solvent with a concentration on its effect on the inhibition of propolis also showed a significant difference (p<0.005). South Sulawesi Propolis has inhibitory effect on Streptococcus mutans especially those was dissolved in70% ethanol solution and also influenced by the level of concentration. Keywords: Propolis, Streptococcus mutans, Antibacterial activity.
Authors and Affiliations
Asdar . , Hasanuddin . , Suryani As’ad, Sri Oktawati, Natsir Djide, Sartini . , Khadijah .
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP376024
- DOI -
- Views 63
- Downloads 0
Gingival Overgrowth Induced by Sirolimus in a Patient with Kidney Transplant
Abstract: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth due to immunosuppressant is a side effect of this, however, is not completely known the cause. Furthermore, patients that undergo kidney transplant must enter to an immunosuppre...
Moebius Syndrome: A report of 2 cases with review
Abstract: Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that is characterized by lifetime paralysis, involving a group of cranial nerves. It involves the abducent, facial, oculomotor and hypoglossal nerve. In literature...
The Inhibitory Effect ofCarica papaya cv. Thailand Leaf Extract to the Growth of Enterococcus faecalis In Vitro
Enterecoccusfaecalis is one of resistant bacteria in the medication of root canal treatment. ChKM is mostly used as sterilization agent. Carica papaya leaf extract has been reported to have antibacterial effect from gram...
Mandibular First Premolar with Two Root Canals: A Case Report
Mandibular premolars have been reported with complex anatomical aberrations, making them one of the mostdifficult teeth to manage endodontically. This paper reports the endodontic management of a mandibular first premola...
The efficacy of silk fibroin on compressive strength of mineral trioxide aggregate
Abstract: Despite its favorable properties, MTA presents some shortcomings like long setting time. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of silk fibroin on compressive strength of MTA. Twelve packs of MTA (pro...