Synthesis and characterization of Ciprofloxacin-containing divinyl oligomers and assessment of their biodegradation in simulated salivary esterase

摘要

Objective: Two leading causes contributing to dental restoration replacement are the marginal breakdown at the composite/dentin interface and secondary caries mediated by bacteria. The objective of the present study was to synthesize oligomers which incorporated enhanced bio-stability but would also be able to generate antimicrobial function if they underwent degradation.