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ArticleJournal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects2025

Impact of integrated quaternary ammonium compounds in conventional glass-ionomers on cariogenic oral microflora: An in vitro analysis.

Aleksandar Dimkov, Jasna Simonoska, Elizabeta Gjorgievska

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Article in Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Aleksandar DimkovDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University "Ss Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, North Macedonia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5627-2510
Jasna SimonoskaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University "Ss Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, North Macedonia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8010-4093
Elizabeta GjorgievskaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University "Ss Cyril and Methodius", Skopje, North Macedonia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9342-5782

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Background: In addition to the capacity for gradual and sustained fluoride release over extended durations, which is crucial for remineralization processes and antibacterial properties, glass-ionomer cements (GICs) may serve as templates for releasing additional active antimicrobial agents. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial activity of conventional GICs-ChemFlex and Fuji IX-with and without the addition of antimicrobial compounds benzalkonium chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC), against cariogenic bacteria Methods: Specimens measuring 4×6 mm were prepared from the cements with and without the incorporation of antibacterial agents. The inhibitory zones were assessed after 48 hours, as well as after 2, 7, and 21 days of incubation. The agar diffusion method was employed to determine the zones of inhibition. Results: The statistical analysis of the antimicrobial effects between the two compounds indicated no significant differences in the control group. Statistically significant differences were noted in the experimental group, except on the 21st day for Conclusion: The incorporation of antimicrobial agents into conventional glass-ionomers demonstrated an inhibitory effect on all examined cariogenic bacteria. This effect was more significant at higher concentrations. Over time, the suppressive effect diminished; however, it remained significantly strong. Glass-ionomers lacking antimicrobial agents demonstrated a restricted but noticeable antibacterial efficacy.

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Antimicrobial agentsBenzalkonium chlorideCariogenic microorganismsCetylpyridinium chlorideGlass-ionomer cements

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