Adhesive systems antimicrobial agents

Abstract

The decrease in bond strength of adhesive interface occurs due to degradation of the hybrid layer. The chlorhexidine is a stable antibacterial molecule and a potent inhibitor of MMPs. DMAE-CB is, as MDPB, a monomer with antibacterial properties. Those agents can be incorporated in adhesive systems. This article review aims to evaluate the antimicrobial capacity of adhesive systems. Chlorhexidine is able to inhibit bacterial activity in dental treatments without interfering in the mechanical properties of the interface dentin/adhesive. The monomers MDPB and DMAE-CB have an important role in the antimicrobial ability of adhesive systems because it maintains this property after polymerization. Apart from its antimicrobial activity, all incorporated agents chlorhexidine, MDPB and DMEA-CB, have shown ability to inhibit MMPs.