Study regarding the adherence of oral microbiota on composit plating materials

The paper set to carry out a study about the behavior of the 3 types of composite materials (Solidex, Ceramage, Gradia) in the oral environment, by investigating the relationship between bacterial micro-flora and marginal periodontal tissue (assessing the degree of microorganisms adherence on the surface of these plating materials). Results thus obtained showed a significant difference between the two groups: study group (teeth reconstructed with composite materials) and control group (natural teeth). Although prosthetic parts were finished and polished to allow a smooth self-cleaning surface and subjects have used additional methods of oral hygiene (dental thread and mouthwash), the prosthetic surface presented a far greater number of microorganisms compared with the surface of natural counterparts teeth thus, in general, values were ten times higher in favor of the prosthetic surface compared with the natural control teeth