Inhibitory effect of mastic oil on Streptococcus mutans growth
10.11149/jkaoh.2020.44.4.175
- Author:
Doh-Hyun LEE
1
;
Ji-Hye KIM
;
Sagn-Uk IM
;
Yun-Sook JUNG
;
Youn-Hee CHOI
;
Keun-Bae SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kyungpook National University
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2020;44(4):175-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objectives:The aim of this study was to examine the antibacterial effect of mastic oil on a representative caries-inducing bacterium, Streptococcus mutans.
Methods:S. mutans UA159 was maintained in a BHI medium containing 0.1% sugar at 37℃ and 10% CO2 . Strains were treated with six different concentrations of mastic oil (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5%). After incubation for 16 h, the antibacterial effect was evaluated by measuring the optical density (OD) and observing the colony-forming unit. A microtiter plate assay was performed to analyze the anti-adhesion ability of mastic oil on S. mutans.
Results:More than 0.1% of mastic oil inhibited the growth of S. mutans. In addition, 0.4% mastic oil exterminated S. mutans. Mastic oil induced an anti-adhesive ability in S. mutans.
Conclusions:These results suggest that mastic oil may be used as a preventive measure against dental caries.
