Antibacterial and mechanical properties of arginine-containing glass ionomer cements
Objective The study investigated the effect of incorporating l-arginine (Arg) in a glass
ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties and antibacterial potential. Methods Pre-
determined proportions (1%, 2%, and 4% by wt.) of Arg were incorporated in GIC powder;
while GIC without Arg served as control. The flexural strength, nanohardness, surface
roughness, elemental analysis using SEM-EDX (n= 6) and F/Arg/Ca/Al/Si release in
deionized water for 21 days were assessed. The antibacterial potential was evaluated in a …
ionomer cement (GIC) on its mechanical properties and antibacterial potential. Methods Pre-
determined proportions (1%, 2%, and 4% by wt.) of Arg were incorporated in GIC powder;
while GIC without Arg served as control. The flexural strength, nanohardness, surface
roughness, elemental analysis using SEM-EDX (n= 6) and F/Arg/Ca/Al/Si release in
deionized water for 21 days were assessed. The antibacterial potential was evaluated in a …
