Evaluation of antibacterial activity of three different glass ionomer cements on streptococcus mutans: an in-vitro antimicrobial study.

Aim: Purpose of this in-vitro study was to assess and compare the antimicrobial activity of three different glass ionomer cements (GIC) against streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) bacteria using agar plate diffusion test.

Methods: Thirty blood agar plates were prepared and three wells of 4mm diameter were made on each agar plate.