Connective tissue response to tetracycline-incorporated resins

ABSTRACT

This experimental study was undertaken to determine the response of connective tissue to both self-cured and visible light cured resin containing 10% [w w] tetracycline hydrochloride. The visible light cured resin considered the most compatible material. Marked reduction in the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration in both capsular and pericapsular tissues and increased degree of fibrous elements maturity of the fibrous capsule were noted when tetracycline was added to the test materials, during the whole observable periods