Open AccessCOMPARATIVE EFFECT OF SELF VS DUAL CURING ON ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTY IN A NOVEL DENTAL RESTORATIVE MATERIAL- AN INVITRO STUDY
Author(s) -
Vigneshwari S.K,
Manje Gowda,
Jayalakshmi K.B,
Dhanavel Chakravarthy,
M. Kavitha,
Gokula Priyan K
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/12763
Subject(s) - streptococcus mutans , curing (chemistry) , dentistry , antibacterial activity , chemistry , materials science , bacteria , medicine , composite material , biology , genetics
Aim: To evaluate and compare the antibacterial efficacy of Cention-N in two different curing methods. Methods: Twenty blocks of Cention-N were prepared according to standard manufacturers instructions and were divided into two groups-self cured and light cured (ten blocks in each group). Streptococcus mutans were extracted from dental caries by a series of biochemical treatments and strains of S.mutans were treated with both groups of Cention-N blocks. Results: Self cured Cention-N blocks exhibited statistically significant reduction in bacterial colonies compared to Light-cured blocks. Conclusion: Additional light curing inhibits the antibacterial efficacy of Cention-N cement.