Development of tissue conditioner containing cetylpyridinium chloride montmorillonite as new antimicrobial agent: Pilot study on antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility.

Purpose: The mechanical properties, antimicrobial activity, and biocompatibility of a novel antimicrobial tissue conditioner containing cetylpyridinium chloride with montmorillonite (CPC-Mont) were evaluated.

Methods: To examine the mechanical properties of the novel material, hardness, consistency, and penetration tests were conducted. Antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans (C.