Effect of crude apple extract on the cariogenic factors of Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study

Objective: The aim was to assess the effects of crude extract of whole apple on the cariogenic properties of Streptococcus mutans by evaluating (1) its growth, (2) its adherence property, and (3) changes caused by acid produced by S. mutans in the presence of sucrose (in vitro). Study Design: Kashmi...

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Main Authors: Vabitha Shetty, Nikhitha P Aswath, Amitha M Hegde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
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=2018;volume=36;issue=2;spage=135;epage=141;aulast=Shetty