Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of glass ionomer cement added with propolis, chitosan, and chlorhexidine against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus: An in vitro study

Conclusion: Higher antimicrobial activity was shown by GIC with CHX against both strains. GIC with Propolis and GIC with CH were effective in inhibiting S. mutans and L. acidophilus, respectively.

Source: Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry - January 5, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: B Neelima J Sharada Reddy P Tara Singh K Suhasini I Hemachandrika Shaik Hasanuddin Source Type: research