Effect of a Copaiba Oil-Based Dental Biomodifier on the Inhibition of Metalloproteinase in Adhesive Restoration

Figure 4

Analysis of the enzyme activity of MMP-2 compared to treatments with tested solutions. It shows the decrease in enzyme activity in MMP-2. In the time of 30 seconds, there was a statistical difference between the CLX solution and the EC + X when compared to the positive control. Within 10 minutes, a statistical difference was observed between CLX solution and alkaline EC, each showing about 44% and 67% decrease in enzyme activity, respectively. Finally, at 20 minutes, there was a statistical difference between CLX solution, EC + X EC + Y, and 10% alkaline EC.