Surface antibacterial properties of resin and resin-modified dental cements.

Objective: Cements possessing antibacterial properties may reduce bacteria-induced fixed partial denture complications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of 4 dental cements using the direct contact test (DCT) and the agar diffusion test (ADT).

Method And Materials: The ADT was performed using mitis salivarius agar plates.