Incorporation of the microencapsulated antimicrobial agent phytoncide into denture base resin.

Steve AnR B JudgeR H WongM H ArzmiJ E PalamaraS G Dashper

Published in: Australian dental journal (2018)

PTMCs can be added to DBR 2.5% (wt/wt) without adversely affecting flexural strength. PTMCs released the antimicrobial agent at pH 5.5 at concentrations sufficient to inhibit the growth of the C. albicans.

Keyphrases

staphylococcus aureus
candida albicans