Anticariogenic activities of Libidibia ferrea, gallic acid and ethyl gallate against Streptococcus mutans in biofilm model.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: In Brazil, ethnopharmacological studies show that Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Tul.) L.

Antimicrobial activity of Lactobacillus fermentum TcUESC01 against Streptococcus mutans UA159.

Dental caries is a multifactorial chronic-infection disease, which starts with a bacterial biofilm formation caused mainly by Streptococcus mutans. The use of probiotics has shown numerous health benefits, including in the fight against oral diseases. Strains of Lactobacillus fermentum have already shown probiotic potential against S.