Evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of new calcium-based cement (Biodentine) compared to MTA and glass ionomer cement

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Bhavana Vankayala · Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

K. P. Marisarla Chaitanya · Saraswati Dental College and Hospital

Binoy Dola · Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Padma Gandi

Jayaprakash Patil · Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

RahulB Reddy · Sri Rajiv Gandhi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital

Abstract

All materials showed antimicrobial activity against the tested strains except for GIC on Candida. Largest inhibition zone was observed for Streptococcus group. Biodentine created larger inhibition zones than MTA and GIC.

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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental materials and restorations Dental Radiography and Imaging

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Published in: Journal of Conservative Dentistry

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 44-44

DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.148892

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Evaluation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of new calcium-based cement (Biodentine) compared to MTA and glass ionomer cement

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