Dimethacrylate polymers are widely used in dental applications, both as restorative materials and in adhesive formulations. This study examines the effect of degree of polymerization conversion (DC) of dimethacrylate polymers on S. mutans biofilms. Metabolic activities and biomass of intact biofilms were assessed using MTT and CV assays, respectively. Low DC polymers reduced the metabolic activities of biofilms after 24 h culture. The origin of altered biofilm response was determined.

Biofilm response to dimethacrylate polymers: Effect of degree of polymerization

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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