Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity
Introduction Due to the increasing tolerance to antibiotics, the treatment of disorders of the microbial community in the oral cavity represents a major challenge. An alternative substance that can partially or completely replace existing antibacterial agents could be products derived from plants. S...
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| author | Tambur Zoran Avramov Stevan Aleksić Ema Joksić Anica Dimitrijević Uroš Biočanin Vladimir |
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| description | Introduction Due to the increasing tolerance to antibiotics, the treatment of disorders of the microbial community in the oral cavity represents a major challenge. An alternative substance that can partially or completely replace existing antibacterial agents could be products derived from plants. Spilanthes acmella has been shown to be effective in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential antimicrobial efficacy of the plant Spilanthes acmella against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans, which are frequently associated with diseases of the oral cavity, and to compare this effect with conventional therapies. Material and methods Three groups of samples were analyzed: the flower heads, the leaves and the remaining aerial parts (the stem and twigs). Results The results showed that the flower extract showed no inhibitory effect on the bacteria tested. The extract from the stem and twigs showed an inhibitory effect on Candida albicans. The leaf extract showed the best inhibitory effect against Streptococcus mutans. Conclusion Considering that chlorhexidine is the only solution with a proven antiplaque effect, we can conclude from these results that the synergistic effect of these two solutions provides the best results in the chemical control of dental plaque and could be part of the protocol in the prevention of both dental caries and periodontal disease in the future. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-61d84fe387ef4dab9bf8303ba78201802025-08-20T03:29:45ZengSerbian Medical Society - Dental Section, BelgradeStomatološki glasnik Srbije0039-17431452-37012025-01-0172151310.2298/SGS2501003T0039-17432501005TAntimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavityTambur Zoran0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9239-2720Avramov Stevan1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9813-9411Aleksić Ema2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7007-0176Joksić Anica3Dimitrijević Uroš4Biočanin Vladimir5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1607-4069University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, SerbiaUniversity Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, Serbia, SerbiaUniversity Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, SerbiaUniversity Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, SerbiaUniversity Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, SerbiaUniversity Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Stomatology, Pančevo, SerbiaIntroduction Due to the increasing tolerance to antibiotics, the treatment of disorders of the microbial community in the oral cavity represents a major challenge. An alternative substance that can partially or completely replace existing antibacterial agents could be products derived from plants. Spilanthes acmella has been shown to be effective in the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential antimicrobial efficacy of the plant Spilanthes acmella against Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans, which are frequently associated with diseases of the oral cavity, and to compare this effect with conventional therapies. Material and methods Three groups of samples were analyzed: the flower heads, the leaves and the remaining aerial parts (the stem and twigs). Results The results showed that the flower extract showed no inhibitory effect on the bacteria tested. The extract from the stem and twigs showed an inhibitory effect on Candida albicans. The leaf extract showed the best inhibitory effect against Streptococcus mutans. Conclusion Considering that chlorhexidine is the only solution with a proven antiplaque effect, we can conclude from these results that the synergistic effect of these two solutions provides the best results in the chemical control of dental plaque and could be part of the protocol in the prevention of both dental caries and periodontal disease in the future.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0039-1743/2025/0039-17432501005T.pdfplant extractsantimicrobial activityoral cavityminimum inhibitory concentrations |
| spellingShingle | Tambur Zoran Avramov Stevan Aleksić Ema Joksić Anica Dimitrijević Uroš Biočanin Vladimir Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity Stomatološki glasnik Srbije plant extracts antimicrobial activity oral cavity minimum inhibitory concentrations |
| title | Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity |
| title_full | Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity |
| title_fullStr | Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity |
| title_full_unstemmed | Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity |
| title_short | Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity |
| title_sort | antimicrobial effect of sphilantes acmella on streptococcus mutans staphylococcus aureus enterococcus faecalis and candida albicans in oral cavity |
| topic | plant extracts antimicrobial activity oral cavity minimum inhibitory concentrations |
| url | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0039-1743/2025/0039-17432501005T.pdf |
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