Inhibitory potential test of oyster mushrooms (pleurotus spp) extract on the growth of streptococcus mutans (in vitro)

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the inhibitory effect of the oyster mushroom extract (pleurotus spp) on streptococcus mutans bacteria. Material and Methods: This study was a laboratory-based experimental studies with post test only control group design used kirby bauer agar/diffusion method. This study used extract concentrations of 20%, 30%, 50% and positive control (chlorhexidine) with 4 times repetition of the treatment. The measuring instrument was a caliper with millimeters (mm).

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