Polygonum cuspidatum (Polygonaceae) has traditionally been used in folk medicine to control oral diseases. Nevertheless, there are no reports related to its possible effect on the diseases,… (More)
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to evaluate the influence of NaF (2, 10, 50 and 125 ppm F(-)) on the virulence factors and composition of Streptococcus mutans biofilms.
METHODS
S. mutans UA159 biofilms… (More)
This study aimed to evaluate in vitro effects of Rheum undulatum L. root on the development of dental caries, especially its effects on viability, dental plaque formation, and glycolytic acid… (More)
Rheum undulatum root has been used traditionally in Korea for the treatment of dental diseases. The purpose of this study was to separate a fraction from R. undulatum showing anti-acid production… (More)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the methanol extract of Withania somnifera (MEW) on the growth and virulence properties of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus at… (More)
OBJECTIVES
Polygonum cuspidatum has been used in Korean folk medicine to improve oral hygiene. This study was performed to evaluate the effects of methanol extract from root of P. cuspidatum (MEP) on… (More)