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Effect of including chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) in Ketac Molar Easymix (3M ESPE, Germany) [34].
| Cement formulation | Setting time/min | Surface hardness/VHN | Tensile bond strength/MPa | Zone of inhibition, L. casei | Zone of inhibition, S. mutans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KME only | 5.15 | 33.40 | 10.46 | 0 | 0 |
| KME +0.5% CHX | 6.10 | 32.91 | 8.05 | 15.07 | 13.85 |
| KME +1.0% CHX | 6.65 | 27.89 | 8.33 | 15.11 | 13.74 |
| KME +2.0% CHX | 10.15 | 14.41 | 5.65 | 15.45 | 14.21 |
