Evaluation of antibacterial activity of three different glass ionomer cements on streptococcus mutans: an in-vitro antimicrobial study.

Authors

  • Chhaya Harin Khere
  • Hemalatha Hiremath
  • Sandesh N
  • Pooja Misar
  • Nishat Gorie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/mpr-1113

Keywords:

glass ionomer cement, Streptococcus mutans, bacterial inhibition zone

Abstract

Aim. Purpose of this in-vitro study was to asses and compare the antimicrobial activity of three different glass ionomer cements (GIC) against streptococcus mutans (S. Mutans) bacteria using agar plate diffusion test.

Methods. Thirty blood agar plates were prepared and three wells of 4mm diameter were made on each agar plate. Three different GIC (Micron bioactive, GC Fuji IX GP Extra, Bioglass r) were mixed and filled into the wells. These plates were inoculated with S. Mutans and incubated at 37°C for 24 hours. Bacterial growth inhibition zone around each well were recorded in millimeters using Hiantibiotic Zonescale-C.

Result. All the restorative material used in the study exhibited antimicrobial property against S. Mutans. GC Fuji IX GP Extra showed superior antimicrobial efficacy with 17.3±2.6 mm mean diameter of bacterial inhibition zone, followed by Micron bioactive 14.4±1.07 mm and Bioglass r 10.8 ± .91 mm inhibition zone respectively.

Conclusion. Within the limitation of this study, it can be concluded that all the GIC evaluated demonstrated antibacterial activity against S. Mutans. The superior antimicrobial activity was demonstrated by GC Fuji IX GP Extra. Hence, it could be advantageous in patients with high caries risk.

MPR 2019, volume 92, issue 2 - Cover - Painting by Stefan Luchian

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2019-07-04

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Khere CH, Hiremath H, N S, Misar P, Gorie N. Evaluation of antibacterial activity of three different glass ionomer cements on streptococcus mutans: an in-vitro antimicrobial study. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2019 Jul. 4 [cited 2025 Oct. 25];92(3):288-93. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/1113

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Vol. 92 No. 3 (2019)

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Original Research

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