scholarly journals The effect of mango and neem extract on four organisms causing dental caries: Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivavius, Streptococcus mitis, and Streptococcus sanguis: An in vitro study

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
GN Chandu ◽  
KS Murulikrishna ◽  
MD Shafiulla ◽  
GM Prashant
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Streptococcus Mitis ◽  
Neem Extract ◽  
Streptococcus Sanguis

scholarly journals The Efficacy of Neem Extract on Four Microorganisms Responsible for causing Dental Caries viz Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguis: An in vitro Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 769-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkateswara Rao Chava ◽  
SM Manjunath ◽  
AV Rajanikanth ◽  
N Sridevi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Individual Species ◽  
Streptococcus Salivarius ◽  
Streptococcus Mitis ◽  
Neem Extract ◽  
Coarse Powder ◽  
Streptococcus Sanguis

ABSTRACT History and objectives From the ancient time, neem used to be the traditional medicine for many diseases and was mainly used for cleaning the oral cavity. The incidence of dental caries was less a few decades ago but now the incidence of caries is very aggressive. This might be due to change in dietary habits, life style and more tendency toward processed food. The objective of this study is to find out the truth that if the neem is really efficacious against caries-inducing microorganisms, mainly Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus mitis and Streptococcus sanguis. Materials and methods The dried neem sticks ground into a coarse powder and weighed into 5, 10 and 50 gm were added to 100 ml of deionized double distilled water. After soaking for 2 days, the water was filtered at 4°C and the fine filtrate was inoculated onto blood agar plates contains individual species of microorganisms and incubated at 37°C for 2 days. Results At maximum concentrations, neem extract has shown the maximum zone of inhibition on Streptococcus mutans. At less concentration, the efficacy of neem has shown some inhibition of growth for all the four species of microorganisms. Conclusion Neem chewing provides the maximum benefits. Hence, the use of chewing sticks of neem can be recommended. How to cite this article Chava VR, Manjunath SM, Rajanikanth AV, Sridevi N. The Efficacy of Neem Extract on Four Microorganisms Responsible for causing Dental Caries viz Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus mitis, and Streptococcus sanguis: An in vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(6):769-772.

scholarly journals Synergism of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans Reinforces Biofilm Maturation and Acidogenicity in Saliva: An In Vitro Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye-Eun Kim ◽  
Yuan Liu ◽  
Atul Dhall ◽  
Marwa Bawazir ◽  
Hyun Koo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Acidic Ph ◽  
Acidic Environment ◽  
Symbiotic Interaction ◽  
Biofilm Development

Early childhood caries, a virulent-form of dental caries, is painful, difficult, and costly to treat that has been associated with high levels of Streptococcus mutans (Sm) and Candida albicans (Ca) in plaque-biofilms on teeth. These microorganisms appear to develop a symbiotic cross-kingdom interaction that amplifies the virulence of plaque-biofilms. Although biofilm studies reveal synergistic bacterial-fungal association, how these organisms modulate cross-kingdom biofilm formation and enhance its virulence in the presence of saliva remain largely unknown. Here, we compared the properties of Sm and Sm-Ca biofilms cultured in saliva by examining the biofilm structural organization and capability to sustain an acidic pH environment conducive to enamel demineralization. Intriguingly, Sm-Ca biofilm is rapidly matured and maintained acidic pH-values (~4.3), while Sm biofilm development was retarded and failed to create an acidic environment when cultured in saliva. In turn, the human enamel slab surface was severely demineralized by Sm-Ca biofilms, while there was minimal damage to the enamel surface by Sm biofilm. Interestingly, Sm-Ca biofilms exhibited an acidic environment regardless of their hyphal formation ability. Our data reveal the critical role of symbiotic interaction between S. mutans and C. albicans in human saliva in the context of pathogenesis of dental caries, which may explain how the cross-kingdom interaction contributes to enhanced virulence of plaque-biofilm in the oral cavity.

scholarly journals Efeito antimicrobiano in vitro do extrato de jabuticaba [Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.)O.Berg.] sobre Streptococcus da cavidade oral

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.M. Carvalho ◽  
M.R. Macedo-Costa ◽  
M.S.V. Pereira ◽  
J.S. Higino ◽  
L.F.P.C. Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Streptococcus Sobrinus ◽  
Streptococcus Sanguis

Este estudo avaliou a ação do extrato etanólico das folhas de Myrciaria cauliflora (Mart.)O.Berg. sobre três culturas de Streptococcus formadoras do biofilme dental. A atividade antimicrobiana foi determinada pelo método de difusão em meio sólido. Os dados obtidos foram satisfatórios para todas as espécies ensaiadas (Streptococcus mutans ATCC 25175, Streptococcus sobrinus ATCC 27609 e Streptococcus sanguis ATCC 10557) gerando halos de inibição quando utilizado o extrato puro e diluições 1:2 e 1:4. Os resultados incentivam a realização de novas pesquisas que viabilizem a produção de compostos com finalidade terapêutica que possam ser utilizados clinicamente na odontologia.

scholarly journals In Vitro Activities of Fluoroquinolones against Antibiotic-Resistant Blood Culture Isolates of Viridans Group Streptococci from across Canada

1999 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 2299-2301 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. S. de Azavedo ◽  
L. Trpeski ◽  
S. Pong-Porter ◽  
S. Matsumura ◽  
D. E. Low
Keyword(s):  
Blood Culture ◽  
Streptococcus Mitis ◽  
Antibiotic Resistant ◽  
Streptococcus Sanguis ◽  
Viridans Group Streptococci

ABSTRACT Among 418 blood culture isolates of viridans group streptococci obtained between 1995 and 1997, the in vitro rates of nonsusceptibility to penicillin, erythromycin, tetracycline, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole were 28, 29, 24, and 14%, respectively. The most prevalent group (125 strains) was Streptococcus mitis, followed by Streptococcus sanguis (56 strains). For 236 (56%) strains resistant to one or more antibiotics, the ciprofloxacin MIC at which 90% of the isolates were inhibited (MIC90) was 4 μg/ml, whereas the MIC90s of trovafloxacin, grepafloxacin, and gatifloxacin were 0.25 μg/ml.

scholarly journals Symbiotic Relationship between Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans Synergizes Virulence of Plaque BiofilmsIn Vivo

2014 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 1968-1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan L. Falsetta ◽  
Marlise I. Klein ◽  
Punsiri M. Colonne ◽  
Kathleen Scott-Anne ◽  
Stacy Gregoire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Bacterial Pathogen ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Content Type ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Biofilm Development

ABSTRACTStreptococcus mutansis often cited as the main bacterial pathogen in dental caries, particularly in early-childhood caries (ECC).S. mutansmay not act alone;Candida albicanscells are frequently detected along with heavy infection byS. mutansin plaque biofilms from ECC-affected children. It remains to be elucidated whether this association is involved in the enhancement of biofilm virulence. We showed that the ability of these organisms together to form biofilms is enhancedin vitroandin vivo. The presence ofC. albicansaugments the production of exopolysaccharides (EPS), such that cospecies biofilms accrue more biomass and harbor more viableS. mutanscells than single-species biofilms. The resulting 3-dimensional biofilm architecture displays sizeableS. mutansmicrocolonies surrounded by fungal cells, which are enmeshed in a dense EPS-rich matrix. Using a rodent model, we explored the implications of this cross-kingdom interaction for the pathogenesis of dental caries. Coinfected animals displayed higher levels of infection and microbial carriage within plaque biofilms than animals infected with either species alone. Furthermore, coinfection synergistically enhanced biofilm virulence, leading to aggressive onset of the disease with rampant carious lesions. Ourin vitrodata also revealed that glucosyltransferase-derived EPS is a key mediator of cospecies biofilm development and that coexistence withC. albicansinduces the expression of virulence genes inS. mutans(e.g.,gtfB,fabM). We also found thatCandida-derived β1,3-glucans contribute to the EPS matrix structure, while fungal mannan and β-glucan provide sites for GtfB binding and activity. Altogether, we demonstrate a novel mutualistic bacterium-fungus relationship that occurs at a clinically relevant site to amplify the severity of a ubiquitous infectious disease.

An in Vitro Study on the Antibacterial Effect of Ferula Assa-Foetida L. and Quercus Infectoria Olivier Extracts on Streptococcus Mutans and Streptococcus Sanguis

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mehdi Fani ◽  
Abdollah Bazargani ◽  
Mohammad Ali Farboodniay Jahromi ◽  
Zahra Hasanpour ◽  
Khosrow Zamani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Antibacterial Effect ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Streptococcus Sanguis ◽  
Quercus Infectoria

scholarly journals Construction and Characterization of an Effector Strain of Streptococcus mutans for Replacement Therapy of Dental Caries

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 543-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. D. Hillman ◽  
T. A. Brooks ◽  
S. M. Michalek ◽  
C. C. Harmon ◽  
J. L. Snoep ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Replacement Therapy ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Recombinant Dna ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Total Acid ◽  
Ph Indicator ◽  
Pathogenic Potential ◽  
Reading Frame

ABSTRACT An effector strain has been constructed for use in the replacement therapy of dental caries. Recombinant DNA methods were used to make theStreptococcus mutans supercolonizing strain, JH1140, lactate dehydrogenase deficient by deleting virtually all of theldh open reading frame (ORF). To compensate for the resulting metabolic imbalance, a supplemental alcohol dehydrogenase activity was introduced by substituting the adhB ORF fromZymomonas mobilis in place of the deleted ldhORF. The resulting clone, BCS3-L1, was found to produce no detectable lactic acid during growth on a variety of carbon sources, and it produced significantly less total acid due to its increased production of ethanol and acetoin. BCS3-L1 was significantly less cariogenic than JH1140 in both gnotobiotic- and conventional-rodent models. It colonized the teeth of conventional rats as well as JH1140 in both aggressive-displacement and preemptive-colonization models. No gross or microscopic abnormalities of major organs were associated with oral colonization of rats with BCS3-L1 for 6 months. Acid-producing revertants of BCS3-L1 were not observed in samples taken from infected animals (reversion frequency, <10−3) or by screening cultures grown in vitro, where no revertants were observed among 105 colonies examined on pH indicator medium. The reduced pathogenic potential of BCS3-L1, its strong colonization potential, and its genetic stability suggest that this strain is well suited to serve as an effector strain in the replacement therapy of dental caries in humans.

scholarly journals Characterization of Recombinant, Ureolytic Streptococcus mutans Demonstrates an Inverse Relationship between Dental Plaque Ureolytic Capacity and Cariogenicity

2000 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 2621-2629 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Anne Clancy ◽  
Sylvia Pearson ◽  
William H. Bowen ◽  
Robert A. Burne
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Urease Activity ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Bacteria ◽  
Streptococcus Salivarius ◽  
Specific Pathogen ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Dental caries results from prolonged plaque acidification that leads to the establishment of a cariogenic microflora and demineralization of the tooth. Urease enzymes of oral bacteria hydrolyze urea to ammonia, which can neutralize plaque acids. To begin to examine the relationship between plaque ureolytic activity and the incidence of dental caries, recombinant, ureolytic strains ofStreptococcus mutans were constructed. Specifically, theureABCEFGD operon from Streptococcus salivarius57.I was integrated into the S. mutans chromosome in such a way that the operon was transcribed from a weak, cognate promoter inS. mutans ACUS4 or a stronger promoter in S. mutans ACUS6. Both strains expressed NiCl2-dependent urease activity, but the maximal urease levels in ACUS6 were threefold higher than those in ACUS4. In vitro pH drop experiments demonstrated that the ability of the recombinant S. mutans strains to moderate a decrease in pH during the simultaneous metabolism of glucose and urea increased proportionately with the level of urease activity expressed. Specific-pathogen-free rats that were infected with ACUS6 and fed a cariogenic diet with drinking water containing 25 mM urea and 50 μM NiCl2 had relatively high levels of oral urease activity, as well as dramatic decreases in the prevalence of smooth-surface caries and the severity of sulcal caries, relative to controls. Urease activity appears to influence plaque biochemistry and metabolism in a manner that reduces cariogenicity, suggesting that recombinant, ureolytic bacteria may be useful to promote dental health.

scholarly journals Effectivity of Jatropha multifida L. Leaves Extract as Antibacterial on Streptococcus mutans using In Vitro Testing Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 415-421
Author(s):  
Listyaning Kartiko Kinasih ◽  
Idamawati Nababan ◽  
Suci Erawati ◽  
Rouli Natasia M Simanjuntak
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Jatropha Multifida

Intoduction: Health is the condition of the entire body and body parts of an individual who is free from disease both physically, mentally and socially, thus enabling the individual to be able to carry out daily activities more productively. However, many people neglect their own health, especially in the field of dental and oral health. Caries is one of the most common oral and dental problems. The prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia is high, namely 88.8%. Dental caries is caused by Streptococcus mutans bacteria which plays a role in the conversion of sucrose to lactic acid. Infection due to Streptococcus mutans bacteria can be treated by taking antibiotics. Apart from drugs, antibiotics can also be obtained from natural ingredients, one of which is the tintir castor plant (Jatropha multifida Linn) or commonly known as the betadine. Objective: To see the effect of the antibacterial content of tintir leaves against Streptococcus mutans bacteria and to determine the differences in the antibacterial effect of betadine leaf extract (Jatropha multifida L.) from a concentration of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% against Streptococcus mutans. Methods: The type of research used in this study was a laboratory experimental study with a post-test-only control group design as the research design and to test the sensitivity of bacteria using the paper disc diffusion test. Data analysis using One-Way ANOVA. Result: The results of this study indicate the effect of tintir castor leaf extract (Jatropha multifida L.) in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans bacteria.

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