In vitro effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil on growth and production of volatile sulphur compounds by oral bacteria

• Main Authors: Talita Signoreti GRAZIANO (Author), Caroline Morini CALIL (Author), Adilson SARTORATTO (Author), Gilson César Nobre FRANCO (Author), Francisco Carlos GROPPO (Author), Karina COGO-MÜLLER (Author)
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• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective Halitosis can be caused by microorganisms that produce volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs), which colonize the surface of the tongue and subgingival sites. Studies have reported that the use of natural products can reduce the bacterial load and, consequently, the development of hali...