The role of cacao extract in reduction of the number of mutans streptococci colonies in the saliva of 12-14 year-old-children

Background: Cacao bean husk ethanol extract (CBHEE) has polyphenol that acts as an antibacterial agent, specially anti-glucosyltransferase. Aim: This study is aimed to see the effectiveness of CBHEE to reduce the number of mutans streptococci colonies in the saliva of children (with young permanent...

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Main Authors: Fajriani, Annisa Wicita Mustamin, Asmawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2016;volume=34;issue=2;spage=120;epage=123;aulast=Mustamin