Effect of gold nanoparticles and Plant thymus extract against Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation.

Abstract

Dental caries is a biofilm-associated, sugar-dependent, and multifactorial infectious disease, leading to a dynamic demineralization-remineralization process in dental hard tissues. It is primarily mediated by acidogenic bacteria, with Streptococcus mutans recognized as a key etiological agent due to its strong adhesion capabilities and biofilm formation