Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Functions of N-halamine Dental Unit Waterline Tubing for One Year.

Journal: The Journal of clinical dentistry
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to test the biofilm-controlling properties of N-halamine antimicrobial dental unit waterline (DUWL) tubing (T) tubing, without recharging over one year, compared to a control line (C).

Authors

  • N Porteous
    Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • S Dang
    Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • J Schoolfield
    Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
  • Y Sun
    Department of Chemistry, The University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, USA.