Effect of epigallocatechin gallate on dental biofilm of Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study

• Main Authors: Mor Schneider-Rayman (Author), Doron Steinberg (Author), Ronit Vogt Sionov (Author), Michael Friedman (Author), Miriam Shalish (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) plays a major role in the formation of dental caries. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the green tea polyphenol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), on biofilm formation of S. mutans. Methods Following exposure to increasing concent...