Comparison of time-kill assay to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of garlic (allium sativum) and guava (psidium guajava) extracts on periodontal pathogens

Background: The role of Gram-negative anaerobic periodontal pathogens in periodontal diseases has led to the loss of tooth-supporting structures. These diseases can be prevented by the inhibition of bacterial biofilm on the tooth surfaces. Many treatment modalities have been tried to prevent periodo...

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Main Authors: Sunaina Shetty, Raghavendra M Shetty, Betul Rahman, Manchala Sesha Reddy, Shishir Ram Shetty, Venkataramana Vannala, Vijay Desai, Rahul Halkai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2021;volume=12;issue=4;spage=389;epage=395;aulast=Shetty