Influence of the incorporation of triclosan methacrylate on the physical properties and antibacterial activity of resin composite

• Main Authors: Andreia Bolzan de Paula (Author), Roberta Caroline Bruschi Alonso (Author), Jesus Roberto Taparelli (Author), Jéssica Rodrigues Camassari (Author), Lúcia Helena Innocentini-Mei (Author), Lourenço Correr-Sobrinho (Author), Regina M. Puppin-Rontani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract The incorporation of antimicrobials in the composites as an attempt to reduce bacterial adhesion without jeopardizing mechanical properties is a challenge for Dentistry. Objective: To evaluate the bacterial adhesion and physical properties of a composite containing the methacrylate triclosa...