In vitro antibacterial activity of self-etch bio-active dental adhesives after artificial aging.

Purpose: The aims to evaluate the antibacterial effect of different bioactive component containing dental adhesives before and after artificial aging.

Materials And Methods: Two bio-active adhesives; Clearfil Protect Bond and FL Bond II, two non-bioactive adhesives, Clearfil SE Bond and Clearfil S3 Bond were used for this study. Antibacterial activities of the fresh and aged samples against Streptococcus mutans were investigated with Direct Contact Test.

Effects of amniotic membrane on wound healing and adhesions in experimental strabismus surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficiency of amniotic membrane in prevention of adhesion formation after strabismus surgery.

Methods: A prospective, controlled study was conducted on 20 eyes of 10 pigmented rabbits. After disinsertion of the superior rectus muscle, under the muscle insertion area to induce adhesion formation, a partial-thickness 4 x 4 mm sclerectomy was performed in both eyes.