Conservative Dentistry Journal
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): July-December

Antibacterial and antibiofilm activities of plant extracts against fusobacterium nucleatum

Juniarti, Devi Eka (Unknown)
Prasetyo, Eric Priyo (Unknown)
Tiara Anandita (Unknown)
Firdaus, Marsa Amalia (Unknown)
Swastika, Tesalonika Devanaya (Unknown)
Irma (Unknown)
Dayanti, Marisa Elvi (Unknown)
Ramadhan, Daniyal Lazuardi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

Background: The pathogenicity of Fusobacterium nucleatum is more acknowledged these days. In the oral cavity, this bacterium plays a massive role in caries formation and periodontal problems such as periodontitis. The use of plant extract as an antibacterial or antibiofilm agent has grown in favor recently. Plant-derived extracts are said to be less toxic and to have comparable efficacy as their predecessors. Purpose: The goal of this article review is to provide an overview of the different bioactive substances found in plant extracts that are effective against Fusobacterium nucleatum. Review: In total 10 journals that fit the inclusion and exclusion criteria were chosen, with a total of 14 different plant extracts reviewed. MIC of the various extracts was found, where extract of lemongrass, purple leaf, Eucalyptus galbie, mulberry, and mangosteen was found at various concentrations. Conclusion: Each bioactive compound found on plant extracts holds their own mechanism in order to provide antibacterial behavior.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

CDJ

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Journal of conservative dentistry accepts original manuscripts in the field of Endodontic other related subjects articles, including research, case reports and literature reviews. The spread of fields include: Endodontic research; Preventive, curative and rehabilitative related to endodontic field; ...