Antibacterial Effect of Tea Tree Ingredient for Denture Cleaners.
10.17135/jdhs.2016.16.6.409
- Author:
Yu Ri CHOI
1
;
Sung Suk BAE
;
Min Kyung KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Dental Hygiene, Kyungdong University, Wonju 26495, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Antibacterial effect;
Candida albicans;
Denture cleaners;
Tea tree oil
- MeSH:
Candida albicans;
Dentures*;
Sodium Chloride;
Tea Tree Oil;
Tea*;
Trees*
- From:
Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2016;16(6):409-414
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial effect of tea tree oil in denture cleaners. A self-curing denture resin was used to make the experimental specimen (12 mm×2 mm). A saline solution was used as the control. To observe surface changes after cleaning, the microhardness and color of the experimental specimen's surface were analyzed. For the antibacterial activity test, Candida albicans was used. The microhardness and color of the surface remained unchanged after cleaning. The result of the antibacterial activity test revealed that the tea tree oil-containing solutions had a more enhanced antibacterial effect than did the saline solution. Therefore, these results suggest that the tea tree oil-containing solution is a promising denture cleaners.
