Novel Protein-Repellent and Antibacterial Resins and Cements to Inhibit Lesions and Protect Teeth

Figure 3

Representative live/dead staining images of 2-day biofilms grown on disks: (a) VT control, (b) VT with 3% MPC, (c) VT with 1.5% DMAHDM+0.1% NAg, and (d) VT with 3% MPC+1.5% DMAHDM+0.1% NAg. Live bacteria were stained green, and compromised bacteria were stained red. When live and dead bacteria were in close proximity or on the top of each other, the staining had yellow or orange colors. The VT with 3% MPC+1.5% DMAHDM+0.1% NAg had less bacterial adhesion, and the biofilms consisted of primarily compromised bacteria. (Adapted from reference [38], with permission).

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