Open AccessInhibitory effect of cranberry extract on periodontopathogenic biofilm: An integrative review
Author(s) -
Annie Karoline Bezerra de Medeiros,
Laércio Almeida de Melo,
Rivanaldo Adriano Holanda Alves,
Gustavo Augusto Seabra Barbosa,
Kênio Costa de Lima,
Adriana da Fonte Porto Carreiro
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_302_16
Subject(s) - fusobacterium nucleatum , biofilm , medicine , chronic periodontitis , microbiology and biotechnology , porphyromonas gingivalis , adverse effect , periodontitis , traditional medicine , bacteria , dentistry , biology , pharmacology , genetics
Combating biofilm-dependent oral infections involves the use of synthetic antibiotics, which are often associated with bacterial resistance and adverse effects. As a result, herbs such as cranberry have emerged as an alternative treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate, through an integrative literature review, the effectiveness of cranberry extract on cultures and biofilms of periodontopathogenic bacteria.