감초 추출물과 저온 플라즈마의 병용 처리가 Streptococcus mutans에 미치는 효과

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of herbal medicine and low-temperature plasma on oral diseases involving bacteria, and to utilize it in the prevention and treatment of inflammatory oral diseases. Methods: Streptococcus mutans, which is known as main bacteria involved in dental caries, was treated with Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract and low-temperature plasma. Results: Co-treated Glycyrrhiza uralensis extract and low-temperature plasma showed exceptional antimicrobial effect on S. mutans. Conclusions: This study suggests that co-treatment with herb medicine and low-temperature plasma inhibit bacteria safely and effectively. This method can be used to contribute to the treatment of oral diseases.

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