Adhesion of Streptococcus Mutans to Glass Ionomer, BisCem Cement and Enamel: An in Vitro Study.

Journal: Journal of dentistry (Tehran, Iran)
Published Date: Sep 1, 2015

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Considering the adhesion of some microorganisms such as Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) to restorative materials and the unrecognized consequences of this phenomenon, and due to the controversies in this regard, it is important to discover the materials to which the lowest adhesion of S. mutans occurs. The objective of this study was to assess the level of adhesion of S. mutans to glass ionomer (GI), BisCem Cement and enamel.

Authors

  • Ezzatollah Jalalian
    Associate Professor, Department of Fix Prosthodontics, Member of Implant Research Center, Dental Branch, Azad University of Tehran, Iran.
  • Ghazal Mofrad
    Dentist, MPH, University of Nevada, LV, School of Community Health Sciences, Nevada, USA.
  • Sogol Ahmadpour
    Dentist, Resident of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Dental Branch, Tehran, Iran.

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