Antimicrobial Potency of California Papaya Seed Extract (Carica papaya Linn) in Denture Cleanser Against Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans - An In Vitro Study
Anis Irmawati, Nadia R. Adriyanti, Noor F. Balqis, Fitriatuz Zakia, Lila Muntadir, Raed LabibAbstract
Background:
Tooth loss, a prevalent issue in Indonesia, is usually treated with prostheses such as dentures to restore stomatognathic function. However, dentures may serve as a medium for pathogenic microorganisms such as
Aim:
To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of California papaya seed extract in denture cleanser formulations against
Materials and Methods:
A post-test-only control group design was used in this experimental investigation. Dilution tests with five distinct concentrations (48%, 24%, 12%, 6% and 3%) were among the tests conducted with four replications for each group. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn’s post-hoc tests were used to assess differences between groups.
Results:
California papaya seed extract in denture cleanser formulation was able to suppress the proliferation of
Conclusion:
California papaya seed extract in denture cleanser formulation has antimicrobial potency against