Screening of Selected Plant-Derived Extracts for Their Antimicrobial Activity against Oral Pathogens

Dental caries and other periodontal diseases are a major public health concern that affects the populations of many countries worldwide [1]. These pathologies are associated with acidogenic and aciduric bacteria that adhere to the tooth surface as a structurally and functionally organized biofilm (dental plaque) and can destroy dental hard tissues [2]. These bacteria can reach the bloodstream and trigger other diseases such as endocarditis, brain abscesses, throat infections, respiratory and gastrointestinal system infections, and bacteraemia [3,4].

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