substantivity

(ˌsʌbstænˈtɪvɪtɪ)

the quality or state of being substantive

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The system contains Brassicyl valinate esylate, an amino lipid derived from valine amino acid, which has a non-quat cationic charge for hair substantivity and a better aquatic toxicity profile than traditional conditioning or strengthening cationic surfactants.

INOLEX EXPANDS AMINOSENSYL RANGE

Moreover, CHX shows an extended and wide-range antimicrobial activity, staying active in the root dentine for up to 12 weeks in a process known as substantivity (11).

Cleaning Ability of Irrigants and Orange Oil Solvent Combination in the Removal of Root Canal Filling Materials

These groups provide excellent hydrogen bonding sites and are believed to be responsible to impart substantivity towards various classes of anionic dyes [3].

Application of Acid Dyes on Nylon Fabric and Evaluation of Fastness Properties Part III

Moreover, the presence of CHX adds substantivity to the formulations due to its absorption capacity and slow liberation of active molecules by dental tissues.

Management of Fused Tooth with Localized Gingival Growth--A Rare Entity

Other irrigants used are chlorhexidine (CHX) which has properties of substantivity antimicrobial activity, bio pure MTAD and tetraclan which consists of mixture of antibiotics and QMIX, consisting of CHX analog, tri-closan and EDTA.4

A SURVEY ABOUT THE MOST COMMON IRRIGANT AND MOST COMMON METHOD OF IRRIGANT USAGE BY DENTISTS IN RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD HOSPITALS

The term direct dyes arose from the fact that such dyes possess direct substantivity for cellulosic fibres.

Influence of modification methods on colour properties of a linen fabric dyed with direct dyes

The chlorhexidine gluconate efficacy can be attributed to its bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties and its substantivity within the oral cavity.

Anticaries activity of ethanolic extract from ant-nest plant (Myrmecodia Pendens Merr. & L.M Perry) against hyaluronic acid resistant: Streptococcus mutans

The major drawback of these therapeutic drug delivery systems is their reduced substantivity in the oral cavity and lack of prolonged therapy.

Development of Antimicrobial Dental Varnish Against Oral Pathogens Using Isolated Cocoa Polyphenols: An in-vitro Study

It has good oral substantivity, and elevated concentrations can persist for many hours in plaque and saliva following delivery from mouth rinses and toothpastes," according to the NIH.

Periodontal Disease and Nutrition: Reduce gum disease with these critical nutrients

(21) Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent with anti-inflammatory properties that, when associated with copolymer, has its substantivity increased and can reduce gingival inflammation in the proportion of 23% to 49% for a period of 6 months, depending on the gingival index used.

Influence of diabetes control on gingival health following oral hygiene instructions and use of a triclosan dentifrice

Its efficacy can be attributed to bactericidal and substantivity effects (20), broad spectrum against microorganism, both aerobic and anaerobic, and selectively suppress the growth of caries-associated S.

Eficacia antibacteriana de la epigalocatequina-3-galato contra el Streptococcus mutans: Revision Sistematica