Comparative assessment of antibacterial activity of different glass ionomer cements on cariogenic bacteria

Objectives Glass ionomer cements (GICs), which are biocompatible and adhesive to the tooth surface, are widely used nowadays for tooth restoration. They inhibit the demineralization and promote the remineralization of the tooth structure adjacent to the restoration, as well as interfere with bacter...

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Main Authors: Rahul Gaybarao Naik, Arun Suresh Dodamani, Mahesh Ravindra Khairnar, Harish Chaitram Jadhav, Manjiri Abhay Deshmukh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry 2016-11-01
Series:Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5395/rde.2016.41.4.278