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Mint and Aloe vera plant extracts exhibit significant antifungal activity against Candida albicans on polymethyl methacrylate acrylic surfaces, with mint demonstrating the highest efficacy. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of mint, Aloe vera, and henna extracts against Candida albicans on acrylic resin.

June 19, 2026Indian Journal of Dental ResearchOpen Access

A comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of three different plant extracts against Candida albicans: An in vitro study

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SKSurej KumarNoorul Islam College of Dental Science PNPratheeksha V. NairNoorul Islam College of Dental Science

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In vitro study evaluates antifungal efficacy of plant extracts in denture care applications, suggesting natural alternatives.

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The aim is to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of mint, Aloe vera, and henna extracts against Candida albicans on acrylic resin.
Plant extracts were prepared from mint, Aloe vera, and henna leaves.
Specimens were inoculated with Candida albicans and incubated on agar plates.
Antimicrobial activity was assessed by comparing Candida survival across different extract treatments.
Mint extract showed the highest antifungal activity, significantly reducing Candida survival compared to control.
Aloe vera extract also demonstrated significant antifungal properties, though less effective than mint.
Henna extract exhibited the least antifungal activity, with all extracts having statistically significant differences from the distilled water control.

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Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dfcd65a5b0777af2ec32 https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr_2026371_abs_09

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