Author : Ahmed Fouad
CoAuthors : Lamiaa Mahmoud Moharam, Ahmed Zoheir Elhoshy, Mokhtar Nagy Ibrahim , Omaima Hassan Ghallab, Ahmed Laithy Hassan
Source : AIN SHAMS DENTAL JOURNAL
Date of Publication : 03/2017
Abstract :
The aim of this study was conducted to evaluate between the effect of Biodentine and
Glass ionomer restorative materials; on Streptococcus mutans activity.
Methods:
32 specimens were prepared and equally divided into four main groups
(n=8) representing the four tested restorative materials (KetacᵀᴹFil Plus, ChemFilᵀᴹ Rock,
PhotacᵀᴹFil Quickᵀᴹ and Biodentine®). Streptococcus mutans activity testing
was carried
out by the Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method according to CLSI recommendations 2014.
Results:
Showed that; Erythromycin with ketac fil restorative material showed the
highest effect on streptococcus mutans activity, while the clindamycin with biodetine
showed; the lowest effect.
Conclusions:
The restorative material and antibiotic type and their interaction had
a significant effect on streptococcus mutans activity.
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