Antimicrobial Effects of Dental Luting Glass Ionomer Cements on Streptococcus mutans
Figure 4
Visualization of adherent bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) using epifluorescence microscopy and live/dead staining (1000-fold magnification). Green fluorescent cells depict active bacteria, whereas red fluorescent cells show dead ones. (a) Glass ionomer material; (b) negative control (bovine enamel).