Sutures modified by incorporation of chlorhexidine and cinnamaldehyde: anti-Candida effect, bioavailability and mechanical properties

• Main Authors: Raphael Cavalcante COSTA (Author), Yuri Wanderley CAVALCANTI (Author), Ana Maria Gondim VALENÇA (Author), Leopoldina de Fátima Dantas de ALMEIDA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista, 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Antimicrobial sutures are a therapeutic alternative for the control of oral infections. Objective Incorporate Chlorhexidine (CHX) and Cinnamaldehyde (CN) in sutures and evaluate the anti-Candida effect, release of antimicrobials and mechanical properties. Material and method Si...