Streptococcus mutans adhesion and releasing of metallic ions in dental alloys

Aim: To evaluate the adherence of Streptococcus mutans to the surface of the amalgam and copper/aluminum alloy samples and also evaluate the release of metallic ions. Methods: The prepared medium was changed every 72 h and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Samples were removed from th...

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Main Authors: Adriana Cristina Zavanelli, Ricardo Alexandre Zavanelli, José Vitor Quinelli Mazaro, Rosse Mary Falcón-Antenucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8640843