Effect of Herbal Extract of and Cinnamon Oil on Biofilm Eradication: An Study.

INTRODUCTION

has a pathogenic role in failed endodontic treatments. The study aimed to assess the efficiency of (SA) and cinnamon oil (CO) extract on biofilm eradication.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The antibacterial efficacy of SA and CO against was assessed by the tests of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and further, the interaction with agents was evaluated at different time intervals by a time-kill assay. The inhibition efficacy of both agents was determined by biofilm adhesion reduction crystal violet assay.

RESULTS

The MIC of SA was 25 μg/mL, and for CO, it was 12.5 μg/mL. The time-kill assay revealed that antibacterial efficacy was identified till 36 hours by both the test materials. The mean biofilm reduction at 25 µg/mL of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)], SA, and CO was 1.53 ± 0.05, 1.83 ± 1.57, and 2.06 ± 0.05, respectively.

CONCLUSION

SA and CO demonstrated promising antibacterial efficacy against and CO presented significant eradication of biofilms compared to SA.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE

Bhamare SA, Dahake PT, Kale YJ, Effect of Herbal Extract of and Cinnamon Oil on Biofilm Eradication: An Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(9):1004-1013.