Cymbopogon citratus Essential Oil Increases the Effect of Digluconate Chlorhexidine on Microcosm Biofilms

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Autor(es): dc.contributorUniversidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)-
Autor(es): dc.contributorUniversidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)-
Autor(es): dc.creatorMouta, Luís Felipe Garcia Leal-
Autor(es): dc.creatorMarques, Raquel Souza-
Autor(es): dc.creatorKoga-Ito, Cristiane Yumi-
Autor(es): dc.creatorSalvador, Marcos José-
Autor(es): dc.creatorGiro, Elisa Maria Aparecida-
Autor(es): dc.creatorBrighenti, Fernanda Lourenção-
Data de aceite: dc.date.accessioned2025-08-21T20:13:12Z-
Data de disponibilização: dc.date.available2025-08-21T20:13:12Z-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2023-07-29-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2023-07-29-
Data de envio: dc.date.issued2022-10-01-
Fonte completa do material: dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11101067-
Fonte completa do material: dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11449/247808-
Fonte: dc.identifier.urihttp://educapes.capes.gov.br/handle/11449/247808-
Descrição: dc.descriptionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Cymbopogon citratus essential oil and its association with chlorhexidine on cariogenic microcosm biofilm composition and acidogenicity. Minimum inhibitory and bactericide concentrations from the essential oil and chlorhexidine were determined by broth microdilution assay. Microcosms (polymicrobial) biofilms were produced on glass coverslips, using inoculum from human saliva in McBain culture medium (0.5% sucrose exposure for 6 h/day) for 3 days in 24-well plates. The biofilms were treated twice a day and their composition was evaluated by microorganism quantification. The acidogenicity was evaluated by measuring the pH of the spent culture medium in contact with the biofilm. Overall, the association of C. citratus and chlorhexidine reduced total bacterial counts and aciduric bacteria (maximum reduction of 3.55 log UFC/mL) in microcosm biofilms. This group also presented the lowest acidogenicity even when exposed to sucrose-containing medium. C. citratus essential oil increases the effect of digluconate chlorhexidine on microcosm biofilms. Based on these findings, this study can contribute to the development of new formulations that might allow for the use of mouthwashes for a shorter period, which may reduce undesirable effects and increase patient compliance to the treatment.-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Morphology Genetics Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Araraquara Dental School São Paulo State University—UNESP, R Humaitá, 1680-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Environment Engineering Institute of Science and Technology São José dos Campos São Paulo State University—UNESP, Av Eng Francisco José Longo, 777-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Plant Biology Institute of Biology University of Campinas—UNICAMP, R Carlos Gomes, 241-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Morphology Genetics Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Araraquara Dental School São Paulo State University—UNESP, R Humaitá, 1680-
Descrição: dc.descriptionDepartment of Environment Engineering Institute of Science and Technology São José dos Campos São Paulo State University—UNESP, Av Eng Francisco José Longo, 777-
Idioma: dc.languageen-
Relação: dc.relationPathogens-
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Palavras-chave: dc.subjectbiofilm-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectbiological products-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectdental caries-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectessential oils-
Palavras-chave: dc.subjectphytotherapy-
Título: dc.titleCymbopogon citratus Essential Oil Increases the Effect of Digluconate Chlorhexidine on Microcosm Biofilms-
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