Characterization of Lemongrass Extract (Cymbopagon citratus) Nanoemulsion and Its Application as an Antibiofilm Agent in Acrylic Resin.

BACKGROUND

An antimicrobial agent is needed for denture cleaning, such as lemongrass (LG), which has a bioactive antimicrobial component.

METHODS

This research analyzed LG extract nanoparticles with a particle size analyzer, ZPA, and biofilm formation inhibition on resin acrylic surfaces.

RESULTS

We found that there is high stability in nanoparticle size, while other concentrations, including chlorhexidine as a positive control, did not show any statistical differences.

CONCLUSION

Lemongrass oil nanoemulsion has proved to be an antibiofilm and effective as a denture cleaning agent because of its ability to inhibit Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans growth.