The effect of tea tree oil in inhibiting the adhesion of pathogenic periodontal biofilms in vitro

Background: Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil (TTO) is known to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of TTO on the ability of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans...

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Main Authors: Abdul Gani Soulissa, Jeni Afifah, Herryawan, Armelia Sari Widyarman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Scientific Dental Journal
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Online Access:http://www.scidentj.com/article.asp?issn=2580-6548;year=2020;volume=4;issue=3;spage=88;epage=92;aulast=Soulissa