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ArticleCureus2024

Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effectiveness and Compressive Strength in Neem and Lemongrass-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement: An In Vitro Study.

Ashwin Jaikumar Ram, Jessy Paulraj, Karthik V, Rajeshkumar Shanmugam, Subhabrata Maiti

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5 authors.

Ashwin Jaikumar RamDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Jessy PaulrajDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Karthik VDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Rajeshkumar ShanmugamNanobiomedicine Lab, Centre for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Subhabrata MaitiDepartment of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background Glass ionomer cement (GIC) demonstrates biocompatibility and fluoride ion release, indicating their potential to inhibit a wide range of bacteria, although this remains uncertain. Lemongrass and neem are recognized for their potent antimicrobial activity against numerous pathogenic microorganisms. The objective of the study is to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness and compressive strength of GIC modified with neem and lemongrass. Methodology Lemongrass and neem were incorporated into conventional GIC at varying concentrations. Group I - neem-modified GIC (0.5%, 1%, 2%), group II - lemongrass-modified GIC (0.5%, 1%, 2%), and group III (non-modified GIC as a control group). The disk-shaped specimens were then compared to unmodified GIC (control). Antimicrobial effectiveness was assessed using the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) assay against

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antimicrobialcompressive strengthlemongrassmodified gicneemrestorative dentistry

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PMID38618412
PMCPMC11016290

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