In vitro comparative study of the ethanol and aqueous extracts of Spondias mombim leaves, stem bark and charcoal on Streptococcus mutans

Authors

  • Gertrude C I wueke Department of Dental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1085-8970
  • W Braide Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Stanley C Onwubu, Chemistry Department, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4499-1534
  • Samuel C Iwuji University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria5. AS Joe Izuegbu, Department of Dental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i02.16807

Keywords:

Streptococcus mutans, Spondias mombin, dental caries, dextran, zone of inhibition, minimum bactericidal

Abstract

Plants are increasingly explored for their potential as antimicrobial agents. Spondias mombin plants have been used in folkloric medicine in the treatment of dental health and general health issues.

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Author Biography

  • Samuel C Iwuji, University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria5. AS Joe Izuegbu, Department of Dental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria




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2024-04-14

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Vol. 79 No. 02 (2024): The South African Dental Journal

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In vitro comparative study of the ethanol and aqueous extracts of Spondias mombim leaves, stem bark and charcoal on Streptococcus mutans. (2024). South African Dental Journal, 79(02), 86-91. https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i02.16807