Anti-biofilm formation of streptococcus mutans by jasmine mouthwash

Sroisiri Thaweboon, Boonyanit Thaweboon

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Abstract

Streptococcus mutans has been reported to be a major causative microorganism for oral biofilm associated with dental caries. Jasmine sambac or Arabian jasmine is a species of jasmine native to tropical and warm temperate regions particularly West and Southeast Asia. The antimicrobial activities of essential oil extracted from the flowers of J. sambac have been shown to attract researchers. Objective: To determine the anti-biofilm formation of S. mutans by mouthwash containing jasmine oil. Materials and Methods: S. mutans KPSK2, the cariogenic strain of oral streptococci was used in the study. The 24-h biofilms of S. mutans were formed on polystyrene plates treated with jasmine mouthwash. The 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate and phosphate buffer saline mouthwash were used as a positive and negative control respectively. The amount of biofilm was quantified by crystal violet staining and spectrophotometry at an optical density of 595 nm. Results: Jasmine mouthwash showed a significant inhibitory effect on S. mutans biofilm formation by decreasing 43% of biofilm whereas that of chlorhexidine showed 71% reduction. Conclusion: The anti-biofilm formation property of jasmine mouthwash was elucidated; therefore it might be another drug of choice that can be used as an adjunct to control the oral health in the prevention of dental caries.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Engineering, Materials and Mechanics II
EditorsJong Wan Hu
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages323-327
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783035713374
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering, Materials and Mechanics, ICAEMM 2018 - Okinawa Island, Japan
Duration: 20 Apr 201822 Apr 2018

Publication series

NameKey Engineering Materials
Volume773 KEM
ISSN (Print)1013-9826
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9795

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Applied Engineering, Materials and Mechanics, ICAEMM 2018
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityOkinawa Island
Period20/04/1822/04/18

Keywords

  • Jasmine oil
  • Microorganisms
  • Oral

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