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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2013; 1(8): 249-255
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.249
Published online Nov 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i8.249
Priming the tooth surface with chlorhexidine and antibacterial activity of resin cement
Monika Saini, Yashpal Singh, Rishabh Garg, Department of Prosthodontics, Subharti Dental College, Meerut 250003, India
Anita Pandey, Department of Microbiology, Subharti Medical College, Meerut 250003, India
Author contributions: Saini M and Singh Y designed the study; Saini M, Singh Y and Garg R performed the study; Singh Y, Garg R and Pandey A analyzed the results.
Correspondence to: Dr. Yashpal Singh, MDS, Department of Prosthodontics, Subharti Dental College, House 35, Sector 11, UNI Apartments, Vasundhara, Meerut 250003, India. dryashpal.singh@gmail.com
Telephone: +91-987-3296612 Fax: + 91-987-2439067
Received: August 9, 2013
Revised: September 20, 2013
Accepted: October 17, 2013
Published online: November 16, 2013
Revised: September 20, 2013
Accepted: October 17, 2013
Published online: November 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: Fixed prosthodontics is one of the most sought after services by patients in dentistry, but periodontal problems around fixed partial dentures have been the Achilles heel to date, reducing the longevity of the prosthesis. Generally, cements that are used for luting fixed partial dentures might not be as effective in controlling periodontal problems. Resin cement is the cement of choice nowadays but lacks antibacterial activity. The role of 2% chlorhexidine in reducing periodontal problems has been established in dentistry. The present study focuses on a method to increase the antibacterial activity of the cement by priming the tooth surface with chlorhexidine 2% before luting the fixed partial dentures.