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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doaj-c0315784dfff4624aaa0dc58ceffab2c2020-11-25T03:12:41ZengLorestan University of Medical SciencesHerbal Medicines Journal2538-21442538-21442019-10-014210.22087/herb med j.v4i2.718560The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic AppliancesFarkhondeh Kavianirad0Nima Bahador1Navid Naseri2Tahereh Baherimoghadam *3Roja Safaeian4School of Dentistry, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, IranDepartment of Microbiology, College of Sciences, Agriculture and Modern Technology, Shiraz Branch Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Engineering, School of Agriculture, Shiraz, Iran.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 study seeks to assess the effect of the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris on isolated Candida albicans (C. albicans) from removable orthodontic appliances. Materials and Methods: In this study, thirty-two dental students were requested to use removable orthodontic appliances for 7 days. Subsequently, the acrylic base of the appliance was checked for the isolation of C. albicans. Furthermore, the effect of Thymus Vulgaris essential oil on isolated C. albicans were evaluated using the disc diffusion method, and then its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined. Results: The results of this study indicated that the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris was significantly more effective than CHX in the elimination of isolated C. albicans from the surface of orthodontic appliances (P<0.05). Moreover, its MIC was calculated to be 15.6 µL/mL. Conclusion: The essential oil of Thymus vulgaris has favorable antimicrobial activity against C. albicans greater than that of CHX.http://hmj.lums.ac.ir/index.php/hmj/article/view/718removable acrylic orthodontic appliance, thymus vulgaris essential oil, candida albicans, chlorhexidine mouthwash |
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Farkhondeh Kavianirad Nima Bahador Navid Naseri Tahereh Baherimoghadam * Roja Safaeian The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances Herbal Medicines Journal removable acrylic orthodontic appliance, thymus vulgaris essential oil, candida albicans, chlorhexidine mouthwash |
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The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances |
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The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances |
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The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances |
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The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances |
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The Antifungal Effect of Thymus Vulgaris on Isolated Candida Albicans from the Surface of Removable Orthodontic Appliances |
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antifungal effect of thymus vulgaris on isolated candida albicans from the surface of removable orthodontic appliances |
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Lorestan University of Medical Sciences |
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Herbal Medicines Journal |
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2538-2144 2538-2144 |
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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 study seeks to assess the effect of the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris on isolated Candida albicans (C. albicans) from removable orthodontic appliances.
Materials and Methods: In this study, thirty-two dental students were requested to use removable orthodontic appliances for 7 days. Subsequently, the acrylic base of the appliance was checked for the isolation of C. albicans. Furthermore, the effect of Thymus Vulgaris essential oil on isolated C. albicans were evaluated using the disc diffusion method, and then its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined.
Results: The results of this study indicated that the essential oil of Thymus vulgaris was significantly more effective than CHX in the elimination of isolated C. albicans from the surface of orthodontic appliances (P<0.05). Moreover, its MIC was calculated to be 15.6 µL/mL.
Conclusion: The essential oil of Thymus vulgaris has favorable antimicrobial activity against C. albicans greater than that of CHX. |
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removable acrylic orthodontic appliance, thymus vulgaris essential oil, candida albicans, chlorhexidine mouthwash |
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