title: [The effects of Ketac Molar Aplicap glass-ionomer material on growth of cariogenic bacteria contained in the dental plaque].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In the aging population, the prevalence of root caries has been observed, which is a characteristic feature of the elderly people. The most important element used in caries prevention is fluoride, which is derived from the air, diet or fluoride-containing preparations and materials, e.g. glass-ionomer restorations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of Ketac Molar Aplicap glass-ionomer on the growth of Lactobacillus sp. bacteria, one of the species most frequently found in the carietic focus of the tooth root.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was carried out in 15 patients with good oral hygiene, in whom 35 fillings from Ketac Molar Aplicap conventional glass-ionomer material were performed. After 6 months, three-day dental plaque from these fillings and from the tooth enamel of the control group was examined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No statistically significant differences (p = 0.554) in the amounts of Lactobacillus sp. between the study and control group were revealed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lack of inhibiting effect of glass-ionomer material on the growth of the dental plaque with Lactobacillus sp. after the time of observation is implied.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Stomatologii Zachowawczej UM w Lodzi.
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Płuciennik-Stronias
authors.forename: Danuta
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sakowska
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paul-Stalmaszczyk
authors.forename: Elzbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bołtacz-Rzepkowska
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000382:microbiology*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000254:growth & development*; D008422:Materials Testing
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C424245:Ketac-Molar Aplicap