Publications by authors named "Gayathri V Gunjiganur"
Contemp Clin Dent
July 2014
Article Synopsis
- Statin treatment, especially simvastatin, not only lowers cholesterol but also shows antimicrobial effects, potentially improving survival in severe bacterial infections.
- The study aimed to assess the antimicrobial activity of simvastatin against key periodontal bacteria, P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans, using minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) testing.
- Results indicated that simvastatin effectively inhibits both bacteria, suggesting it could be used as a dual-action treatment for patients with high cholesterol and periodontal disease.
