Antibacterial properties of five dental amalgams: an in vitro study.

Abstract

The antibacterial activity of five commercially available amalgams (Cupromuc, Dispersalloy, Fluoralloy, Predalloy, and Synalloy) against two bacterial species frequently isolated from dental plaque and caries (Actinomyces viscosus and Streptococcus mutans) was studied by use of a modification of the method of Orstavik (1985). All amalgams displayed some antibacterial properties. This antibacterial activity was amalgam- and bacteria-dependent. Cupromuc and Fluoralloy were the most active, and the non-gamma 2 amalgams showed intermediate activity. Combined with mechanical and biological properties, these differences should be taken into account when one is choosing an amalgam for clinical use.

• Authors: J J Morrier, O Barsotti, J Blanc-Benon, J P Rocca, J Dumont
• Journal: Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials (Dent Mater) Vol. 5 Issue 5 Pg. 310-3 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0109-5641 [Print] England
• PMID: 2638276 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dental Amalgam

Topics

• Actinomyces (drug effects)
• Dental Amalgam (pharmacology)
• Dental Plaque (prevention & control)
• Microbial Sensitivity Tests
• Streptococcus mutans (drug effects)