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Review
. 2010 May-Aug;3(2):93-6.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1060. Epub 2010 Aug 17.

Antibacterial Properties of Fluoride Releasing Glass lonomer Cements (GICs) and Pit and Fissure Sealants on Streptococcus Mutans

Mahesh Kumar M  1 , Mithun Pai Bh  1 , Prashant Gm  2 , Vv Subba Reddy  3 , Usha Mohan Das  4 , Madura C  5 , Chandu Gn  6
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Antibacterial Properties of Fluoride Releasing Glass lonomer Cements (GICs) and Pit and Fissure Sealants on Streptococcus Mutans

Mahesh Kumar M et al. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2010 May-Aug.

Abstract

Title: Antibacterial properties of fluoride releasing glass Ionomer cements (GICs) and pit and fissure sealants on Streptococcus mutans.

Background: Occlusal pit and fissures are the most susceptible sites for dental caries. The clinical effectiveness of GICs and fissure sealants in preventing caries is well-documented, but there is some concern about bacteria left beneath sealants.

Objective: (1) Study the antibacterial activity of GICs and pit and fissure sealants. (2) Compare between these materials.

Methodology: GICs (Fuji IX GP and Ketac molar) and pit and fissure sealants (Teethmate-F1 and Helioseal-F ). The strains was grown in the Brain Heart Infusion broth and was incubated anaerobically for 18 hours at 37°C and subcultured in MSB agar.Four wells measuring 5 mm diameter was prepared on each agar plate and the prepared materials was placed and further incubated anaerobically for 48 hours at 37°C. The zone of inhibition was measured.

Results: All the materials tested showed antibacterial properties to varying levels except; among pit and fissure sealants it is Teethmate-F which showed more antibacterial property.

Conclusion: Teethmate-F1 sealant showed more antibacterial property compared to Fuji IX and Ketac molar. Helioseal-F did not show any antibacterial property.

Keywords: Antibacterial property; Streptococcus mutans.; fluoride release; glass ionomer cements; pit and fissure sealants.

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Graph I
Antibacterial activity of different materials
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Antibacterial activity between Ketac molar and Fuji IX GP
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Antibacterial activity between Teethmate-F1 and Helioseal-F
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