ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF CITROFORTUNELLA M ICROCARPA EXTRACT ON STREPTOCOCCUS BACTERIAL GROWTH ON ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS
| Submitted by : | ZYNAB BASEM DARWEISH |
| University: | Centro Escolar University |
| E-mail : | darweish2103153@ceu.edu.ph |
| Supervisor's Name : | Dr. Lorena C. Balacanao |
| Year of award : | 2025 |
| Awards : | Master of Science in Dentistry |
The antibacterial effect of calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) was explored in this study. Focusing on its ability to inhibit Streptococcus mutans growth on orthodontic brackets as S. mutans is a key contributor to plaque accumulation during fixed orthodontic treatment. The literature noted that biofilm formation on metal and ceramic brackets increases caries risk highlighting the need for natural microbial alternatives such as citrus extracts. This in vitro experiment evaluated whether calamansi (Citrofortunella macrocarpa) at varying concentrations could reduce S. mutan bacterial growth on metal and ceramic orthodontic brackets. The study also aimed to identify the optimal concentra...
1. Introduction
2. Methods
3. Results and discussion
4. Summary, conclusion and recommendations
5. References.
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