Indonesian mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel extract inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis in Biofilms In vitro

Background: Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis are caries and periodontal disease-related bacteria. The mangosteen fruit (Garcinia mangostana L.) peel contains flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and xanthones that have antibacterial properties. Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze ma...

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Main Authors: Armelia Sari Widyarman, Sammy H Lay, Izharie Putri Wendhita, Eugene E Tjakra, Felix Indrawan Murdono, Ciptadhi Tri Oka Binartha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2019;volume=10;issue=1;spage=123;epage=128;aulast=Widyarman