Antibacterial activity of Camellia sinensis versus propolis against Streptococcus mutans

Introduction: Green tea (Camellia sinensis) and propolis contain flavonoids which inhibit the growth, metabolism and co-aggregation of Streptococcus mutans, the main causative agent of dental caries. Objective: Evaluate the antibacterial activity in vitro of 10% and 20% green tea (Camellia sinensi...

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Main Authors: Cesar Felix Cayo Rojas, Luis Adolfo Cervantes Ganoza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Editorial Ciencias Médicas 2020-03-01
Series:Revista Cubana de Estomatología
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Online Access:http://www.revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2967