An in vitro method of toxicity testing of dental restorative materials is described in which their clinical usage is closely simulated. The test material was separated from the cells by either a synthetic filter or dentine slice. Toxic effects were quantitated by determining changes in enzyme activity by scanning and integrating microdensitometry.
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