Antibacterial and antibiofilm properties of restorative dental materials may improve
restorative treatment outcomes. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate Streptococcus …

With the phase-out of amalgam and the increase in minimally invasive dentistry, there is a
growing need for high-strength composite materials that can kill residual bacteria and …

Adherence of oral bacteria to the surface of dental restorative materials is considered an
important step in the development of secondary caries and periodontal disease. The aim of …

This study investigated the antibacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans of a fine-
hybrid resin composite (FH-RC; Tetric ceram), an ion-releasing resin composite (Ariston …

Purpose. To introduce additional methods to detect and to quantify single pathogens in the
complex biofilm formation on an antibacterial dental material. Materials and Methods. A …

Purpose To investigate the antibacterial effect and the effect on the material properties of a
novel delivery system with Irgasan as active agent and methacrylated polymerizable Irgasan …

Purpose: To evaluate Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation over different restorative
dental materials. Methods: Using a bioreactor over 72 hours, four commercially available …

Objective: This study investigated the antibacterial properties of an ion-releasing resin
composite (Degufill), a hybrid resin composite (InTen-S), a compomer (Compoglass F) and a …

Objective We investigated the effects of the surface properties of polymer-based restorative
materials on early adhesion of Streptococcus mutans (UA159) in vitro. Methods Four direct …

Lack of antibacterial properties in resin-based composites (RBCs) is one of the flaws that
cause the failure of filling clinically. Several agents have been incorporated to endow RBCs …