The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances

Background and Aim: Orthodontic appliances can impair the balance of oral microflora and increase the load of certain microorganisms in the oral cavity. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is the gold-standard antimicrobial agent for plaque control. However, its long-term use induces adverse effects. The present st...

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Main Authors: Farkhondeh Kavianirad, Nima Bahador, Navid Naseri, Tahereh Baherimoghadam *, Roja Safaeian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Lorestan University of Medical Sciences 2019-10-01
Series:Herbal Medicines Journal
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Online Access:http://hmj.lums.ac.ir/index.php/hmj/article/view/718