UJI AKTIVITAS ANTIBAKTERI EKSTRAK CATHECHIN TEH PUTIH TERHADAP STREPTOCOCCUS SANGUINIS

Authors

  • Muhamad Zakki Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas YARSI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30659/odj.4.2.108-113

Keywords:

Antibacterial, White tea cathechin extract, S. sanguinis

Abstract

Background: Streptococcus sanguinis is known as an early agent of formation of bacterial plaque. White tea is one of plant with various biological activities that are beneficial to human health.
Objective: to examine the antibacterial activity of white tea cathechin extract against bacteria S. sanguinis.
Methods: test material was white tea cathechin extract. In vitro tests were conducted to obtain minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC).
Result: The MIC of White tea cathechin extract was 500ppm (0,5 mg/ml) and MBC was 2000ppm (2mg/ml).
Conclusion: White tea cathechin extract has antibacterial properties. White tea cathechin extract can be used as herbal moutwash to control dental plaque.

Author Biography

  • Muhamad Zakki, Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas YARSI
    Program Studi Kedokteran Gigi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas YARSI

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Published

2017-12-23

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): December 2017

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Original Article

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