title: Antibacterial Properties of Fluoride Releasing Glass lonomer Cements (GICs) and Pit and Fissure Sealants on Streptococcus Mutans.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Antibacterial properties of fluoride releasing glass Ionomer cements (GICs) and pit and fissure sealants on Streptococcus mutans.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Occlusal pit and fissures are the most susceptible sites for dental caries. The clinical effectiveness of GICs and fissure sealants in preventing caries is well-documented, but there is some concern about bacteria left beneath sealants.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  (1) Study the antibacterial activity of GICs and pit and fissure sealants. (2) Compare between these materials.
  
  
  METHODS
  GICs (Fuji IX GP and Ketac molar) and pit and fissure sealants (Teethmate-F1 and Helioseal-F ). The strains was grown in the Brain Heart Infusion broth and was incubated anaerobically for 18 hours at 37°C and subcultured in MSB agar.Four wells measuring 5 mm diameter was prepared on each agar plate and the prepared materials was placed and further incubated anaerobically for 48 hours at 37°C. The zone of inhibition was measured.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the materials tested showed antibacterial properties to varying levels except; among pit and fissure sealants it is Teethmate-F which showed more antibacterial property.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Teethmate-F1 sealant showed more antibacterial property compared to Fuji IX and Ketac molar. Helioseal-F did not show any antibacterial property.
authors: Postgraduate Student, Department of Community Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Mahesh
authors: M
authors: Kumar M
authors: Postgraduate Student, Department of Community Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Mithun
authors: M
authors: Pai Bh
authors: Reader, Department of Community Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Prashant
authors: P
authors: Gm
authors: Principal, Professor and Head, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere Karnataka, India.
authors: Vv Subba
authors: VS
authors: Reddy
authors: Principal, VS Dental College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors: Usha
authors: U
authors: Mohan Das
authors: Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Da-vangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Madura
authors: M
authors: C
authors: Professor and Head, Department of Community Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
authors: Chandu
authors: C
authors: Gn
keywords: Antibacterial property; Streptococcus mutans.; fluoride release; glass ionomer cements; pit and fissure sealants