Exposure time and the effect of hexylresorcinol on bacterial aggregates.
The bactericidal effect of hexylresorcinol was assessed using bacterial aggregates. Increased drug concentration resulted in decreased survival of bacteria when the aggregates were exposed to hexylresorcinol for at least eight hours. This indicates that this drug may be effective against dental plaque only when available for long periods of time.
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000187:drug effects; D006604:Hexylresorcinol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D012965:Sodium Chloride; D006604:Hexylresorcinol