title: [Antimicrobial properties of cements with and without copper content].
abstract: Copper-containing cements seem to inhibit bacterial growth better than copper-free materials. Twenty-four hours after insertion, a statistically significant difference is noted. The initial bactericidal effect of copper-free cements declines considerably as compared to copper-containing cements. The results obtained largely correspond to those given in the literature. The method used of including bacterial suspension in a liquid medium is suitable to establish dose-reaction curves for dental materials.
mesh_terms: D003300:Copper / Q000032:analysis*; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D003300:Copper
vernacular_title: Antimikrobielle Eigenschaften kupferhaltiger und nichtkupferhaltiger Zemente.