Pine-Oil-Derived Sodium Resinate Inhibits Growth and Acid Production of <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> In Vitro

<i>S. mutans</i> is a key pathogen in dental caries initiation and progression. It promotes oral biofilm dysbiosis and biofilm acidification. Sodium resinate is a salt of pine-oil-derived resin which has antimicrobial properties. Pine-oil-derived resin consists of terpenes, diterpenes, a...

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Main Authors: Otto Rajala, Matias Mäntynen, Vuokko Loimaranta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/12/2/40