The antimicrobial efficacy of crude extract of carmona retusa (Vahl) masam leaves on the inhibition of streptococcus mutans-an in vitro study

INTRODUCTION: A study on Carmona retusa, commonly known as Wild Tea or Tsaang gubat, has demonstrated an anticariogenic effect due to its fluoride content. Part of the normal flora in the human oral cavity, Streptococcus mutans is known to play a major role in the etiology of dental caries. In th...

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Main Authors:	Bartolome, Thea Liza DG (Author), Chan, Frances Nicole T. (Author), Dorado, Paolo Romeo V. (Author), Lacson, Janella Ivane (Author)
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	Manila Department of Community Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila c2019.
Subjects:	Streptococcus mutans. Carmona retusa.