Antibiofilm Activity of a Thermoformable Material Loaded With Essential Oil Solution.

Researchers loaded a thermoformable dental material with an essential oil solution containing cinnamaldehyde, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol, limonene, and trans-anethole to test its ability to prevent bacterial biofilm formation and reduce inflammation compared to chlorhexidine controls.

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