In vitro inhibition of a multispecies oral cavity biofilm by Syzygium aromaticum essential oil.

Objective: To evaluate the anti-fungal activity of Syzygium aromaticum essential oil and its inhibition of a multispecies biofilm in patients with oral candidiasis.

Background: Inhibiting biofilm formation on the denture surface is an important practice for preventing denture stomatitis.

Materials And Methods: The anti-fungal activity against Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species was evaluated through the microdilution method to define Minimal Inhibitory (MIC) and Fungicidal (MFC) Concentrations.