title: Microbiologic evaluation of poly-HEMA root canal filling material.
abstract: This study was designed to determine whether poly-HEMA root canal filling material can support bacterial growth. Eight different microorganisms were tested against the polymerized material, as well as against the powder and paste components of the unpolymerized material. The results establish that this root canal filling material does not support bacterial growth.
mesh_terms: D000179:Acrylates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000166:cytology*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008689:Methacrylates / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011108:Polymers; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000166:cytology
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008689:Methacrylates; D011108:Polymers; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials