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Jiang Q, He X, Shui Y, Lyu X, Wang L, Xu L, Chen Z, Zou L, Zhou X, Cheng L, Li M. d-Alanine metabolic pathway, a potential target for antibacterial drug designing in Enterococcus faecalis. Microb Pathog 2021; 158:105078. [PMID: 34245823 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.105078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is associated with persistent root canal infection because of its biofilm and various virulence factors. However, E. faecalis exhibits extensive drug resistance. d-Alanine (D-Ala) metabolism is essential for bacterial peptidoglycan biosynthesis. d-cycloserine (DCS), a second line drug used in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, can inhibit two key enzymes in D-Ala metabolism: alanine racemase and d-alanine-d-alanine ligase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of D-Ala metabolism on E. faecalis growth, cell wall integrity, biofilm formation and virulence gene expression by additional DCS with or without D-Ala. The results showed that DCS inhibited the planktonic growth and biofilm formation of E. faecalis in a dose-dependent manner. Both the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum biofilm inhibition concentration (MBIC) of DCS against E. faecalis were 200 μg/ml, whereas 50 μg/ml of DCS could inhibit planktonic growth and biofilm formation effectively. The addition of DCS also resulted in bacterial cell wall damage, biofilm surface roughness increase and biofilm adhesion force reduction. Moreover, the treatment of DCS downregulated the expression of asa1, esp, efaA, gelE, sprE, fsrB and ace genes. However, all of these inhibitory effects of DCS could be rescued by the addition of exogenous D-Ala. Meanwhile, DCS exhibited no toxicity to HGEs and HOKs. Therefore, D-Ala metabolic pathway in E. faecalis is a potential target for drug designing.
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- Qingsong Jiang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guiyang Hospital of Stomatology, Guiyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China.
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Liu T, Aman A, Ainiwaer M, Ding L, Zhang F, Hu Q, Song Y, Ni Y, Tang X. Evaluation of the anti-biofilm effect of poloxamer-based thermoreversible gel of silver nanoparticles as a potential medication for root canal therapy. Sci Rep 2021; 11:12577. [PMID: 34131273 PMCID: PMC8206346 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92081-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to design silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) poloxamer thermoreversible gel (AgNPs-PL) and investigate whether this gel could provide sustained antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) in the root canal. The gels fabricated were characterized in terms of gelatin temperature, particle size, in-vitro Ag+ release, and elemental content. Cytotoxicity of AgNPs-PL on primary human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPDLFs) was examined by CCK-8 assay. Characterization of AgNPs-PL gel revealed that it contained particles existing as large clumps/fused aggregates of different shapes, with a mean diameter of 21.624 ± 14.689 nm, exhibited sustained release of Ag+ for 9 days, and non-toxic to HPDLFs at a low dose (4–32 μg/mL) through 24, 48, and 72 h exposures. The antibacterial effect of 16 and 32 μg/mL concentrations of AgNPs-PL was compared with blank poloxamer gel (PL) and calcium hydroxide (CH) using three methods: (I) agar counting plate, (II) scanning electron microscope (SEM) observations, and (III) confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) analysis. AgNPs-PL at the two doses above was more effective than PL and CH in removing E. faecalis biofilm at 1, 3, 9 days. Thus, AgNPs-PL exhibits strong activity against E. faecalis and is easy to produce, with a continuous release profile of Ag+. AgNPs-PL gel may be a candidate for a new root canal disinfection.
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- Ting Liu
- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. .,Central Laboratory of Stomatology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China. .,Department of Endodontology, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, No. 30 Zhongyang Road, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.
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Shahmoradi S, Shariati A, Zargar N, Yadegari Z, Asnaashari M, Amini SM, Darban-Sarokhalil D. Antimicrobial effects of selenium nanoparticles in combination with photodynamic therapy against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 35:102398. [PMID: 34133959 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Selenium Nanoparticles (SeNPs) were reported as an agent that may enhance the effectiveness of Photodynamic Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (PACT). This in vitro study evaluates the effect of SeNPs on the efficacy of Methylene Blue (MB)-induced PACT against the biofilm formated in 96-well plates and the dentine tubule biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis. METHODS Chitosan coated SeNPs were synthesized using chemical reduction method and were characterized by Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS). Twenty-four-hour biofilms of E. faecalis were developed on 96-well plates and treated with SeNPs, MB, and Light-Emitting Diode (LED). Also, three-week biofilms of E. faecalis were formed on 67 specimens of dentinal tubules, and the antibacterial effects of MB+SeNPs on these biofilms were studied. RESULTS The average hydrodynamic diameter of SeNPs was 80/3 nm according to DLS measurement. The combined use of MB and SeNPs significantly reduced Colony-Forming Units (CFUs) of one-day-old E. faecalis biofilms in comparison with the control group (P value < 0.05). Besides, combination therapy had the most antibacterial effect on root canal E. faecalis biofilms at both 200 and 400 µm depths of dentine tubules (P value < 0.001). Of note, about 50% of human fibroblast cells survived at a concentration of 128 µg/ml of SeNPs, compared to the control group. CONCLUSION The results demonstrated that the photodynamic therapy modified by SeNPs could be an effective disinfection alternative to the destruction of E. faecalis biofilms and root canal treatment.
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- Samane Shahmoradi
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials, Dental school, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Laser Application in Medical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Biology Research center, Iran university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Microbial Biotechnology Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Antibacterial effect of silver nanoparticles mixed with calcium hydroxide or chlorhexidine on multispecies biofilms. Odontology 2021; 109:802-811. [PMID: 34047872 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00601-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The purpose is to evaluate the antibacterial effects of the silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) (Nanografi, METU Teknokent, Ankara, Turkey) mixed with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) (Ultracal XS, Ultradent, St Louis, US) or chlorhexidine gel (CHX) (Gluco-Chex, Cerkamed, Stalowa Wola, Poland) against a multispecies biofilm, by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and culture-based analysis. Dentine blocks were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Actinomyces naeslundii for 1 week. Infected dentine blocks were randomly divided into groups according to medication; saline solution (SS), Ca(OH)2, Ca(OH)2 + AgNP, 2%CHX gel and 2%CHX gel + AgNP and time of application: 1 and 7 days (all groups, n = 5). Bacterial samples were collected before and after medication to quantify the bacterial load. Biofilm elimination was quantitatively analyzed by Live/Dead BacLight Bacterial Viability staining and CLSM. The addition of AgNPs to Ca(OH)2 increased the effectiveness of medicament in terms of bacterial reduction in both application times (1 and 7 days) (p < 0.05: ANOVA, Tukey's test) according to culture-based analysis. The CLSM images revealed that mixture of AgNP with CHX killed significantly more bacteria when compared with all other medicaments at 1- and 7-day application times (p < 0.05 and p > 0.05, respectively: Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn post hoc tests). The efficacy of Ca(OH)2 mixed with AgNPs was superior to Ca(OH)2 used alone in both application times (p < 0.05) according to CLSM analysis. The present study put forth the potential use of AgNPs mixed with Ca(OH)2 or CHX on multispecies (Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Actinomyces naeslundii) biofilm in 1 and 7day application periods.
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Naskar S, Chandan, Baskaran D, Roy Choudhury AN, Chatterjee S, Karunakaran S, Murthy BVS, Basu B. Dosimetry of pulsed magnetic field towards attaining bacteriostatic effect on Enterococcus faecalis: Implications for endodontic therapy. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1878-1891. [PMID: 34046919 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To examine in a laboratory setting the efficacy of moderate to high strength magnetic fields, as a potential bacteriostatic stimulus, against Enterococcus faecalis, one of the causative agents for infection during root canal treatments. METHODOLOGY Four different strengths (1, 2, 3 and 4 T) of the pulsed magnetic field (PMF) were applied in thirty repetitions to bacterial suspension. A pickup coil setup was used to measure the electromotive force induced inside the bacterial suspensions. The optical density (OD) was monitored over time (for 16 h 40 min) during the post-treatment period to assess bacterial growth. Along with the change in OD values, live/dead assay, membrane depolarization study, atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay on selected samples were studied to evaluate the effect of PMFs. All results were analysed using one-way ANOVA followed by post hoc Tukey test and considered significant at p < .05. Regression analysis (at a confidence of 95%, α = 0.05) was performed on the bacterial growth and membrane depolarization studies to determine progressive changes of the outcomes. RESULTS The peak value of the induced electromotive force was recorded as 0.25 V, for the 4 T magnetic field pulse with a pulse width of 16 ms. There was a significant arrest of bacterial cell growth after an exposure to PMFs of 1 T, 3 T and 4 T (ANOVA score: F (4, 495) =395.180 at p = .05). The image-based qualitative results of the live/dead assay using fluorescence microscopy techniques indicated that an exposure to higher PMFs (3 T/ 4 T) induced a bacteriostatic effect in a longer post-exposure timescale. Evidence of altered membrane potential within the 2 h of exposure to 4 T PMF was supported by the incidence of elevated ROS. For the ROS assay, a significant difference occurred for 4 T exposed samples (ANOVA score: calculated F (1, 3) =20.2749 at p = .05). SEM and AFM observations corroborated with the outcomes, by portraying significant membrane damage. CONCLUSION In a laboratory setting, PMFs with higher magnitudes (3 T and 4 T) were capable of inducing bacteriostatic effects on E. faecalis.
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- Sharmistha Naskar
- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Centre for BioSystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Translational Centre on Biomaterials for Orthopedic and Dental Applications, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Translational Centre on Biomaterials for Orthopedic and Dental Applications, Bangalore, India
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Laboratory for Biomaterials, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Centre for BioSystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.,Translational Centre on Biomaterials for Orthopedic and Dental Applications, Bangalore, India
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Anija R, Kalita C, Bhuyan AC, Hussain MDI, Saikia A, Das L. Comparative evaluation of the concentration-dependent effect of proton-pump inhibitor in association with calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidine on Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro study. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021; 25:198. [PMID: 34349438 PMCID: PMC8272501 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_303_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Enterococcus faecalis is the most persistent organism in the root canal which resists most of the intracanal medicaments. There is always a constant attempt to eliminate this endodontic pathogen from the root canal system. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the association of different concentrations of proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (Lansoprazole) with calcium hydroxide (CH) and chlorhexidine (CHX) against E. faecalis using a broth dilution method. Materials and Methods E. faecalis was inoculated into brain-heart infusion broth at 37°C for 5 h. The master broth was then treated with CH (Group 1); CH + 2% CHX (Group 2); CH + PPI 6.25 μg/ml (Group 3A); CH + PPI 25 μg/ml (Group 3B); 2% CHX + PPI 6.25 μg/ml (Group 4A); 2% CHX + PPI 25 μg/ml (Group 4B); CH + 2% CHX + PPI 6.25 μg/ml (Group 5A), and CH + 2% CHX + PPI 25 μg/ml (Group 5B). The groups were spectrophotometrically analyzed at 630 nm at 24 h to determine the group with the least optical density. Statistical Analysis Comparison between the groups was done by the one-way analysis of variance and Kruskal-Wallis test for multiple comparisons. Results The mean percentage inhibition of E. faecalis by Group 5A (CH + 2% CHX + PPI 6.25 μg/ml) was the highest compared to other groups. The lowest mean value was observed in Group 3A (CH + PPI 6.25 μg/ml) indicating least efficiency. Conclusion There was a concentration-dependent effect of PPI on CH and CHX against E. faecalis. The maximum efficacy was found when the lower concentration of PPI was associated with CH/CHX mixture.
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- R Anija
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Kranz S, Guellmar A, Braeutigam F, Tonndorf-Martini S, Heyder M, Reise M, Sigusch B. Antibacterial Effect of Endodontic Disinfections on Enterococcus Faecalis in Dental Root Canals-An In-Vitro Model Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14092427. [PMID: 34066928 PMCID: PMC8125760 DOI: 10.3390/ma14092427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) is rather unsusceptible to many root canal disinfections which often cause a therapeutic problem. Therefore, the present in vitro study observed the efficiency of different endodontic antiseptics in their capability to suppress E. faecalis, especially inside dentinal tubules. Prior to any testing, root canals of extracted third human molars were inoculated with E. faecalis for 48 h. Antiseptic dressings with chloramine-T or calcium hydroxide (CaOH) for 24 h or irrigations with 1.3% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) were applied with n = 10 in each group. As control irrigation with normal saline was used. All treated canals were manually enlarged from size ISO 50 to 110 and the ablated dentin debris was subjected to microbial culture analysis. Bacterial colonization of the dentinal tubules up to 300 µm was verified by scanning electron microscopy and histological sample preparation. Application of crystalline chloramine-T caused total bacterial suppression inside the dentinal tubules. Dressings with CaOH showed only minor effects. Irrigation with NaOCl caused total eradication of bacteria adhering to the root canal walls, but also failed to completely suppress E. faecalis inside the dentinal tubules. The study showed that chloramine-T is of strong antiseptic activity and also efficient in suppressing E. faecalis inside dentinal tubules.
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Ismail IH, Al-Bayaty FH, Yusof EM, Gulam Khan HBS, Hamka FA, Azmi NA. Evaluation of antimicrobial effect of Malaysian geopropolis with Aloe vera against Enterococcus faecalis to be used as an intracanal medicament in endodontics. J Conserv Dent 2021; 23:489-496. [PMID: 33911359 PMCID: PMC8066667 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_528_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Introduction: Enterococcus faecalis can be found in failed endodontic treatment (FET) even after performing primary endodontic treatment (PET). Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) cannot fully eliminate this microorganism during PET. Brazilian green propolis (bee glue) was found to be more effective against E. faecalis when compared to Ca(OH)2. A much less studied Malaysian geopropolis (MP) as well as Aloe vera (AV) is antibacterial but is unknown against E. faecalis. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the antimicrobial effects of MP, AV, and MP + AV in comparison with Ca(OH)2 against E. faecalis, as an intracanal medicament. Materials and Methods: Antimicrobial activity of MP, AV, MP + AV, Ca(OH)2, and dimethyl sulfoxide was tested against E. faecalis using antimicrobial sensitivity testing, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The results were analyzed by Kruskal–Wallis test with Mann–Whitney post hoc test and repeated measures analysis of variance with Bonferroni post hoc test (P < 0.05). Results: For agar well-diffusion method, MP + AV gave maximum inhibition zone diameter (mean: 8.11 ± 0.015 mm), MP (mean: 6.21 ± 0.046 mm, Ca(OH)2 (mean: 5.5 ± 0.006), and AV (mean: 5.05 ± 0.012) with P < 0.05. MIC for MP + AV was 2 mg/ml, MP at 8 mg/ml, Ca(OH)2 at 8 mg/ml, and AV at 16 mg/ml. The MBC for MP + AV is at 4 mg/ml, MP at 16 mg/ml, Ca(OH)2 at 16 mg/ml, and AV at 32 mg/ml. Conclusion: The combination of MP and AV consistently showed better antimicrobial activity compared to MP and AV alone against E. faecalis. The findings suggest that MP and AV used in combination may be an ideal intracanal medicament in FET and PET.
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- Ikmal Hisham Ismail
- Centre for Comprehensive Care Studies UiTM, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Periodontology Studies UiTM, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Restorative Dentistry Studies UiTM, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Undergraduate Students, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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- Undergraduate Students, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Selangor, Malaysia
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Yan Y, Zhou P, Lu H, Guan Y, Ma M, Wang J, Shang G, Jiang B. Potential apply of hydrogel-carried chlorhexidine and metronidazole in root canal disinfection. Dent Mater J 2021; 40:986-993. [PMID: 33883328 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2020-299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Microorganisms may persist in the root canal system after root canal therapy (RCT). The purpose of this study was to explore the metronidazole (MTR)- and chlorhexidine (CHX)-loaded hydrogels as the potential application in intracanal medicaments for root canal disinfection. Ultraviolet cross-linked hydrogels (gGels) were synthesized by GelMA solution and photoinitiator, which were loaded with MTR (MTR@gGels) and CHX (CHX@gGels). gGels, MTR@gGels and CHX@gGels were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The antimicrobial activity against E. faecalis, S. mutans and P. intermedia was assessed. Meanwhile, the biocompatibility of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) was evaluated. DCT, CCK-8, CFU and live/dead-stained biofilm results showed that the viability of E. faecalis, S. mutans and P. intermedia was significantly reduced in MTR@gGels and CHX@gGels in vitro. CCK-8 results showed considerable biocompatibility with hDPSCs. The filling and clearance of gGels in root canals were demonstrated in vivo. Therefore, MTR- and CHX-loaded hydrogels may be a potential application in intracanal medicaments for root canal disinfection.
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- Yanhong Yan
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics Chinese Academy of Sciences
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, School of Medicine
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- Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, School of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Tongji University, Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration
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Dutta SD, Maria RD. Homeopathic consideration for resistant endodontic bacteria Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro comparative disc diffusion study. J Conserv Dent 2021; 23:528-532. [PMID: 33911365 PMCID: PMC8066670 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_515_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background: Homeopathy is one of the commonly used systems of complementary or alternative medicine. The present study was conducted with an aim to compare the antibacterial efficacy of two commonly used homeopathic medicaments acid benzoicum 30C (SBL Pvt Ltd) and silicea 6C (SBL Pvt Ltd) with that of calcium hydroxide (Deepti Ltd) as intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC-29212). Materials and Methods: The test organism used for the study was E. faecalis. Petri plates with 20 ml of sheep blood agar were inoculated with 0.1 ml of the microbial suspensions. The medicaments to be tested for antimicrobial efficacy against E. faecalis were divided into three groups: Group A (acid benzoicum), Group B (silicea), and Group C (calcium hydroxide). The antimicrobial activity of each medicament was measured and expressed in terms of the mean of the diameter of zone of inhibition (in mm) produced by each extract at the end of the incubation period. ANOVA and Tukey's honestly-significant difference posthoc test were used for the intergroup comparison. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Group A (acid benzoicum) showed the maximum zone of inhibition against Gram-positive E. faecalis (17.2 ± 0.65), and the difference between the groups related to the antibacterial activity was highly significant (P < 0.001). A statistically significant difference was observed between the three groups on the intergroup comparison (P < 0.001). Conclusion: In the present in vitro study, antimicrobial activity of the acid benzoicum extract was the highest followed by silicea extract and then calcium hydroxide.
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- Smita Durga Dutta
- Department of Conservative Dental Sciences and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudia Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bhabha College of Dental Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Ran S, Huang J, Liu B, Gu S, Jiang W, Liang J. Enterococcus Faecalis activates NLRP3 inflammasomes leading to increased interleukin-1 beta secretion and pyroptosis of THP-1 macrophages. Microb Pathog 2021; 154:104761. [PMID: 33524566 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2021.104761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2020] [Revised: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Enterococcus faecalis is the bacterial species closely related to persistent infection in root canals. Interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) is the most commonly detected proinflammatory cytokine in periapical granulation tissue and plays a critical role in host defenses against microbial infection. The synthesis and secretion of IL-1β are mediated mainly by Toll-like receptors and inflammasome activation. The previous study found that the nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) and the absent in Melanoma 2 (AIM2) inflammasomes are positively expressed in periapical granulation tissue. The aim of this study was to investigate the pathogenicity of E. faecalis and the molecular mechanisms of IL-1β secretion by THP-1 macrophages infected with E. faecalis. METHODS The IL-1β and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels induced by E. faecalis were investigated with enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit and cytotoxicity assay kit, caspase-1 and inflammasome expression levels were investigated using real time PCR and Western blot analysis. Then the effect of caspase-1, NLRP3, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), and extracellular K+ on IL-1β and LDH secretion, Gasdermin-D (GSDMD) cleavage induced by E. faecalis were analyzed. RESULTS E. faecalis significantly increased IL-1β and LDH release, caspase-1 and GSDMD cleavage, and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. It also showed that IL-1β and LDH release, GSDMD cleavage required caspase-1 and NLRP3 activation. Furthermore, the expression and activation of caspase-1 and NLRP3 were blocked by oxidized ATP and extracellular K+. CONCLUSION E. faecalis infection activated caspase-1 and the NLRP3 inflammasome to induce IL-1β secretion and inflammatory cell death (pyroptosis). Furthermore, the activation and expression of NLRP3 induced by E. faecalis required P2X7R and K+ efflux. This study furthers our understanding of the inflammatory response mechanism induced by E. faecalis indicates that NLRP3 may be a potential target for treatment and prevention of persistent periodontitis caused by E. faecalis.
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- Shujun Ran
- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center of Stomatology, Shanghai, China.
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Medina-Palacios SE, Vitales-Noyola M, López-González E, González-Amaro AM, Méndez-González V, Pozos-Guillén A. Root canal microorganisms and their antibiotic susceptibility in patients with persistent endodontic infections, with and without clinical symptoms. Odontology 2021; 109:596-604. [PMID: 33387161 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-020-00580-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Secondary/persistent infections are present in teeth with previous root canal treatment, and a great variety of anaerobic microorganisms has been observed in these infections. The antibiotics prescription is occasional; however, in some cases, it is essential, particularly when the general health condition of the patient is compromised. The aims of this study were to identify the associated microorganisms in diagnosis of persistent or secondary apical periodontitis and to evaluate the susceptibility level to the antibiotics most used. Fifteen patients with persistent or secondary apical periodontitis requiring endodontic re-treatment were included. Microbiological samples were taken from the root canals and incubated in thioglycollate under anaerobic conditions. Anaerobic CDC agar (formulated by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention) was employed as a culture medium and the microorganisms were identified using the API system. The microorganisms were subjected to antibiograms with three different antibiotics. Twenty-six microorganisms were identified, the most common genus was Enterococcus (26.8%), Streptococcus (19.22%), Aerococcus (19.1%), and Clostridium (11.4%). 48% of them were susceptible to amoxicillin, with 28% of resistance. For clavulanic acid/amoxicillin, the susceptibility occurred in 32%, with 28% of resistance; and for clindamycin, the susceptibility was present in 40%, with 52% of resistance. The most frequently detected associated microorganism for secondary infections was genus Enterococcus, which exhibited high resistance to the studied antibiotics.
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- Sara Edith Medina-Palacios
- Endodontics Postgraduated Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosí University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Endodontics Postgraduated Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosí University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Endodontics Postgraduated Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosí University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Endodontics Postgraduated Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosí University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Endodontics Postgraduated Program, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosí University, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico
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- Basic Sciences Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, San Luis Potosi University, 2 Manuel Nava, Zona Universitaria, 78290, San Luis Potosí, SLP, Mexico.
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Antibacterial Activity of Sodium Hypochlorite Gel versus Different Types of Root Canal Medicaments Using Agar Diffusion Test: An In Vitro Comparative Study. Int J Dent 2020; 2020:6483026. [PMID: 33354215 PMCID: PMC7737462 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6483026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aim This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of sodium hypochlorite gel and four types of intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods The agar diffusion method was used to evaluate the antibacterial effect of five medicaments (sodium hypochlorite gel (NaOCl), chlorhexidine gel (CHX), calcium hydroxide paste (CH), Ledermix, and Diapex plus) against Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The zone of inhibition around each medicament was measured in millimeters, after 48 hours of incubation at 37°C. The antibacterial effects of medicaments against each microbial strain and the sensitivity of microorganisms towards each medicament were compared using the one-way ANOVA and Games–Howell post hoc tests. The level of significance was set to p < 0.05. Results All medicaments showed variable inhibition zones for all bacterial strains except Diapex Plus which showed no antibacterial activity. NaOCl gel exhibited the most significant inhibition zones for all bacterial strains followed by CHX gel, Ledermix, and CH. However, the effect of CHX and CH paste against S. aureus was statistically similar, while the effect of CH against E. faecalis was significantly higher than the Ledermix. Conclusion Sodium hypochlorite gel displayed the highest antibacterial activity among tested medicaments and can be recommended as a potent intracanal medicament. Chlorhexidine gel showed a significantly higher antibacterial effect when compared with Ledermix and calcium hydroxide. Calcium hydroxide demonstrated stronger antibacterial activity against E. faecalis than Ledermix. Diapex Plus exhibited no antibacterial effect.
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Moghadam ET, Yazdanian M, Tahmasebi E, Tebyanian H, Ranjbar R, Yazdanian A, Seifalian A, Tafazoli A. Current herbal medicine as an alternative treatment in dentistry: In vitro, in vivo and clinical studies. Eur J Pharmacol 2020; 889:173665. [PMID: 33098834 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2020.173665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Since the time that human population comprehended the importance of general health maintenance and the burden of disease, there has been a search for healing properties in the natural environment. Herbal medicine is the use of plants with medical properties for prevention and treatment of conditions that can affect general health. Recently, a growing interest has been observed toward the use of traditional herbal medicine alongside synthetic modern drugs. Around 80% of the population, especially in developing countries relies on it for healthcare. Oral healthcare is considered a major part of general health. According to the world health organization (WHO), oral health is considered an important part of general health and quality of life. The utilization of natural medications for the management of pathologic oro-dental conditions can be a logical alternative to pharmaceutical methods due to their availability, low costs, and lower side effects. The current literature review aimed at exploration of the variety and extent of herbal products application in oral health maintenance including different fields of oral healthcare such as dental caries, periodontal maintenance, microbial infections, oral cancers, and inflammatory conditions.
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- Ehsan Tafazoli Moghadam
- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Research Center for Prevention of Oral and Dental Diseases, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Veterinary, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine Commercialization Centre (NanoRegMed Ltd), The London Bioscience Innovation Centre, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Barbosa VM, Pitondo-Silva A, Oliveira-Silva M, Martorano AS, Rizzi-Maia CDC, Silva-Sousa YTC, Castro-Raucci LMSD, Raucci Neto W. Antibacterial Activity of a New Ready-To-Use Calcium Silicate-Based Sealer. Braz Dent J 2020; 31:611-616. [PMID: 33237232 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202003870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial potential of a calcium silicate-based sealer (Bio-C Sealer, Angelus) against common bacteria in primary and secondary endodontic infections. Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus mutans were exposed to fresh Bio-C Sealer for 24 h by the agar diffusion method (n=5). Additionally, the antibacterial activity was investigated against E. faecalis and S. mutans biofilms (48 h old) grown in discs with 4 mm in diameter and 2 mm in height. (n=3) of set discs of Bio-C Sealer (Angelus), EndoFill (Dentsply-Mallefer), Sealer 26 (Dentsply), AH Plus (Dentsply), Sealapex (Sybron-Endo) and EndoSequence BC Sealer (Brasseler). The antibacterial activity was evaluated by colony forming unity (CFU) counting using ImageJ software. Data were compared by one-way ANOVA followed by Holm-Sidak test (a=5%). Fresh Bio-C Sealer exhibited antimicrobial activity against all bacteria evaluated by agar diffusion method, except for S. mutans. Set discs of all endodontic sealers tested showed similar CFU values for E. faecalis (p>0.05). S. mutans in biofilms showed higher susceptibility to EndoFill compared with the other sealers (p<0.05). In conclusion, the results indicate that fresh Bio-C Sealer does not inhibit S. mutans growth, but exhibits antibacterial activity against E. faecalis, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa and E. coli. After setting, the Bio-C Sealer exhibits an antimicrobial potential comparable to that of the other sealers evaluated in E. faecalis biofilm, but lower than that of EndoFill for S. mutans biofilm.
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Parolia A, Kumar H, Ramamurthy S, Davamani F, Pau A. Effectiveness of chitosan-propolis nanoparticle against Enterococcus faecalis biofilms in the root canal. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:339. [PMID: 33238961 PMCID: PMC7690148 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01330-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background The successful outcome of endodontic treatment depends on controlling the intra-radicular microbial biofilm by effective instrumentation and disinfection using various irrigants and intracanal medicaments. Instrumentation alone cannot effectively debride the root canals specially due to the complex morphology of the root canal system. A number of antibiotics and surfactants are being widely used in the treatment of biofilms however, the current trend is towards identification of natural products in disinfection. The aim of the study was to determine the antibacterial effect of chitosan-propolis nanoparticle (CPN) as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in root canal. Methods 240 extracted human teeth were sectioned to obtain 6 mm of the middle third of the root. The root canal was enlarged to an internal diameter of 0.9 mm. The specimens were inoculated with E. faecalis for 21 days. Following this, specimens were randomly divided into eight groups (n = 30) according to the intracanal medicament placed: group I: saline, group II: chitosan, group III: propolis100 µg/ml (P100), group IV: propolis 250 µg/ml (P250), group V: chitosan-propolis nanoparticle 100 µg/ml (CPN100), group VI: chitosan-propolis nanoparticle 250 µg/ml (CPN250), group VII: calcium hydroxide(CH) and group VIII: 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) gel. Dentine shavings were collected at 200 and 400 μm depths, and total numbers of CFUs were determined at the end of day one, three and seven. The non-parametric Kruskal Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests were used to compare the differences in reduction of CFUs between all groups and probability values of p < 0.05 were set as the reference for statistically significant results. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) were also performed after exposure to CPNs. The effectiveness of CPNs were also evaluated against E. faecalis isolated obtained from patients having failed root canal treatment. Results The treatments of chitosan, P100, P250, CPN100, CPN250, CH and 2% CHX reduced the CFUs significantly compared to saline (p < .05). On day one and three, at 200 and 400-μm, CPN250 showed significant reduction of CFUs compared to all other groups (p < .05), while CPN100 was significantly better than other groups (p < .05) except CPN250 and 2% CHX. On day seven, at 200-μm CPN250 showed significant reduction of CFUs compared to all other groups (p < .05) except CPN100 and CHX, while at 400 μm CPN250 showed similar effectiveness as CPN100, CH and 2% CHX. SEM images showed root canal dentin treated with CPN250 had less coverage with E. faecalis bacteria similarly, CLSM images also showed higher percentage of dead E. faecalis bacteria with CPN250 than to CPN100. Conclusion CPN250 was the most effective in reducing E. faecalis colonies on day one, three at both depths and at day seven CPN250 was equally effective as CPN100 and 2% CHX.
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- Abhishek Parolia
- Division of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, University of Science and Technology of Fujairah, Fujairah, UAE
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- School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The use of host defense peptides in root canal therapy in rats. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:3623-3632. [PMID: 33200281 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03684-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In order to evaluate host defense peptides (HDPs) HHC-10 and synoeca-MP activity in in vitro osteoclastogenesis process and in vivo induced apical periodontitis, testing the effect of molecules in the inflammatory response and in apical periodontitis size/volume after root canal treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In vitro osteoclastogenesis was assessed on bone marrow cell cultures extracted from mice, while in vivo endodontic treatment involved rats treated with Ca(OH)2 or HDPs. In vitro osteoclasts were subjected to TRAP staining, and in vivo samples were evaluated by radiographic and tomographic exams, as well as histologic analysis. RESULTS None of the substances downregulated the in vitro osteoclastogenesis. Nevertheless, all treatments affected the average of apical periodontitis size in rats, although only teeth treated with HDPs demonstrated lower levels of the inflammatory process. These results demonstrated the in vivo potential of HDPs. Radiographic analysis suggested that HHC-10 and synoeca-MP-treated animals presented a similar lesion size than Ca(OH)2-treated animals after 7-day of endodontic treatment. However, tomography analysis demonstrated smaller lesion volume in synoeca-MP-treated animals than HHC-10 and Ca(OH)2-treated animals, after 7 days. CONCLUSIONS These molecules demonstrated an auxiliary effect in endodontic treatment that might be related to its immunomodulatory ability, broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and possible induction of tissue repair at low concentrations. These results can encourage further investigations on the specific mechanisms of action in animal models to clarify the commercial applicability of these biomolecules for endodontic treatment. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE HDPs have the potential to be adjuvant substances in endodontic therapy due to its potential to reduce inflammation in apical periodontitis.
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Jacob VP, Paião LI, da Silva ACG, Magario MKW, Kaneko TY, Martins CM, Monteiro DR, Mori GG. Antimicrobial action of NeoMTA Plus on mono- and dual-species biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans: An in vitro study. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 120:104925. [PMID: 33091665 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the antimicrobial action of NeoMTA Plus on mono- and dual-species biofilms of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 171 sterile dentin blocks, measuring 4 mm × 4 mm × 1 mm, were incubated in media containing E. faecalis (3.1 × 108 cells/mL) and/or C. albicans (1 × 107 cells/mL) for 2 d. These blocks were randomly divided into three groups: the control (no treatment with biomaterials), MTA (treated with an MTA sample with width and thickness same as those of the dentin block after the material was set), and NeoMTA Plus (treated with NeoMTA Plus in a fashion similar to the treatment of the MTA group) groups. The biomaterials remained in contact with the biofilms for 24 h. Quantitative analyses of the number of colony-forming units (CFUs) and metabolic activity (XTT), were performed. Furthermore, qualitative analysis of biofilm structure was performed by scanning electron microscopy. Data were statistically analyzed considering a significance level of 5%. RESULTS XTT and the number of CFUs were similar among the groups (p > 0.05). The type of biofilm (mono- or dual-species) or the biomaterial used (MTA or NeoMTA Plus) did not affect the results. Biofilm structure exhibited a robust architecture composed of yeast and bacterial cell multilayers and was homogeneous among the groups. CONCLUSION NeoMTA Plus was not effective against mono- and dual-species biofilms of E. faecalis and C. albicans. Further research investigating biofilm removal methods including those involving the use of biomaterials with antiseptics and other supporting therapies is warranted.
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- Vanessa Peret Jacob
- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD - Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD - Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Graduate Program in Dentistry, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD - Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Graduate Program in Dentistry, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry (GPD - Master's Degree), University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil; Graduate Program in Dentistry, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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Xu L, Bai X, Yang J, Li J, Xing J, Yuan H, Xie J, Li J. Preparation and characterisation of a gellan gum-based hydrogel enabling osteogenesis and inhibiting Enterococcus faecalis. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 165:2964-2973. [PMID: 33086112 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.10.083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Infections are the leading cause of failure of osteogenic material implantation. Antibiotic treatment, treatment with bone cement, or collagen sponge placement can result in drug resistance and difficulties in operation. To address this, gellan gum (GG) was selected in this study and prepared as an injectable hydrogel containing chlorhexidine (CHX) and nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) that overcomes these intractable problems. Scanning electron microscopy and micro-computed tomography revealed a three-dimensional polymeric network of the hydrogel. The hydrogel had excellent biocompatibility, as detected by cell counting kit-8 and Live/Dead assay. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells could be encapsulated into the network, showing that the structure was suitable for cell growth. Additionally, loading the hydrogel with nHA improved its mechanical, biodegradable, and osteogenic properties. Quantitative alkaline phosphatase and Alizarin Red S staining validated its osteogenic ability. Furthermore, antibacterial activity assessment showed that the hydrogel loaded with 50 μg/mL CHX inhibited Enterococcus faecalis in a concentration-dependent manner. Thus, we report an injectable GG-based hydrogel with superior antibacterial effect against E. faecalis and osteogenesis, which holds promise for treating infectious bone defects caused by refractory periradicular periodontitis.
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- Laijun Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China; College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Cariology and Endodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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Uslu O, Dikmen G, Orhan EO. Intrinsic physicochemical interactions of calcium hydroxide-based medications. Microsc Res Tech 2020; 84:432-440. [PMID: 32959430 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 08/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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To investigate intrinsic physicochemical properties and interactions of three different calcium hydroxide-based medications via means of different analytical methods. Two-commercial premixed medications: TempCanal(TCmx) and ProCalR(PCmx) and powder-form ProCal(PCpw) with glycerin were used. Vibrational modes were analyzed using Raman spectroscopy. Spectral mapping of samples was carried out using characteristic vibrational modes of calcium hydroxide and barium sulfate. Crystalline and amorphous phases were studied with X-rays powder diffraction analysis. Topographic features were examined by scanning electron microscope examination and quantitative analysis was determined using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis. Strong OH stretch of in Raman spectra were observed at 3,697 and 3,615 cm-1 for TCmx and reference, respectively. However, OH mode was not observed for PCmx and PCpw. Moreover, some peaks in the fingerprint areas of TCmx and PCpw overlapped with each other. The characteristic vibration bands of barium sulfate and calcium hydroxide were observed in all samples, and no new peak was observed in the Raman spectra of samples. Calcium hydroxide-based medications were seen as differed in their chemical composition. No new crystalline or amorphous phase peak was observed. Only calcium hydroxide and barium sulfate were matched in X-rays powder-diffraction analysis. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis showed that amount of Ba and S elements in the PCpw were lower than TCmx and PCmx whereas, for Ca in the PCpw was higher than TCmx and PCmx. The present study revealed the structural difference among different forms of calcium hydroxide-based medications. The vehicle and substrates of the tested medications altered the physicochemical properties of the compound via electrostatic interactions.
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- Okan Uslu
- ARUM - Central Research Laboratory Application and Research Center, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- ARUM - Central Research Laboratory Application and Research Center, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Outcome Assessment of Teeth with Necrotic Pulps and Apical Periodontitis Treated with Long-term Calcium Hydroxide. J Endod 2020; 47:11-18. [PMID: 32950557 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this retrospective, cohort case series was 2-fold: (1) to evaluate the outcomes of teeth with necrotic pulps and apical periodontitis using long-term calcium hydroxide (Ca[OH]2) (healing was assessed via the periapical index [PAI] system) and (2) to explore the possible association of fractures in relation to long term Ca(OH)2 exposure. METHODS A total of 242 cases, diagnosed with pulpal necrosis and apical periodontitis, were treated with long-term Ca(OH)2 using a standardized protocol. Injectable and powdered Ca(OH)2 were placed sequentially in the root canal system. All cases were re-evaluated within a 3-month period until radiographic healing was observed. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed annually. Pre- and postoperative periapical radiographs were evaluated using the PAI system. RESULTS Of the 242 cases, 219 participants completed their treatment with annual follow-up. The average Ca(OH)2 time was 5.4 months with a range of 1-12 months. Overall, by the latest follow-up visit, 90.0% (197/219) were classified as "healed." The overall mean preoperative and postoperative PAI scores were 4.07 (±0.80) and 1.76 (±0.70), respectively. Kappa statistics showed an almost perfect agreement for inter-rater (κ = 0.91) and intrarater (κ = 0.95) reproducibility for both examiners. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this study, the use of long-term Ca(OH)2 in the treatment of teeth with necrotic pulps and apical periodontitis resulted in a predictable high outcome. There was no association observed between long-term Ca(OH)2 use and the incidence of fractures during this study. Ca(OH)2 is a suitable material of choice as an interappointment dressing for teeth diagnosed with pulpal necrosis and apical periodontitis.
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Divakar N, Mohan SP, Pulyodan MK, Tom A, Karukayil D, Somasundaram M. Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide along with Proton Pump Inhibitor against Enterococcus Faecalis. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2020; 12:S352-S354. [PMID: 33149485 PMCID: PMC7595555 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_104_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vitro the efficacy of pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, alone, and in combination with calcium hydroxide against Enterococcus faecalis, a star survivor in endodontic pathology. Materials and Methods: Teeth were inoculated with E. faecalis strains MTCC 439 and were divided into groups. Group 1 used saline as the negative control, Group 2 used calcium hydroxide, Group 3 used pantoprazole alone, and Group 4 used calcium hydroxide along with pantoprazole. They were incubated and dentine harvesting was performed. Colonies were counted using a digital counting machine. Data were statistically analyzed. Results: Group 4 was found to be the most effective against the pathogen. Discussion: This study indicates that the association of calcium hydroxide with the proton pump inhibitor pantoprazole can be successfully used as an intracanal medicament against E. faecalis.
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- Namitha Divakar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Calicut, Kerala, India
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Sin JH, Walsh LJ, Figueredo CM, George R. Evaluation of effectiveness of photosensitizers used in laser endodontics disinfection: A systematic review. TRANSLATIONAL BIOPHOTONICS 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/tbio.202000007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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- School of Dentistry The University of Queensland Queensland Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Oral Health Griffith University Queensland Australia
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Li R, Yuan L, Jia W, Qin M, Wang Y. Effects of Rose Bengal- and Methylene Blue-Mediated Potassium Iodide-Potentiated Photodynamic Therapy on Enterococcus faecalis: A Comparative Study. Lasers Surg Med 2020; 53:400-410. [PMID: 32662529 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study was performed to compare the use of methylene blue (MB) and rose bengal (RB) in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (PDT) targeting Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) bacteria in planktonic and biofilm forms with potassium iodide (KI) potentiation. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS E. faecalis bacteria in planktonic form were exposed to antimicrobial PDT protocols activating MB and RB, with or without KI potentiation, following laser irradiation with different exposure times, 60 mW/cm2 laser power, and different photosensitizer agent (PS)/potentiator concentrations to observe relationships among the variables. Two continuous-wave diode lasers were used for irradiation (red light: λ = 660 nm and green light: λ = 565 nm). The pre-irradiation time was 10 minutes. The vitality of E. faecalis biofilm was assessed by confocal laser scanning microscopy, and the morphology was determined by scanning electron microscopy. The effects on the proliferation of stem cells from the apical papilla (SCAPs) were analyzed by cell counting kit-8 assay. The staining effect of antimicrobial PDT on dentin slices was investigated. Statistical analysis using a one-way analysis of variance was done. RESULTS KI-potentiated RB and MB antimicrobial PDT both effectively eradicated E. faecalis bacteria in planktonic and biofilm forms. The minimum bactericidal concentrations of PSs (±100 mM KI) were obtained through PDT on planktonic E. faecalis, and the optimal light parameters were 60 mW/cm2 , 6 J/cm2 for 100 seconds. KI-potentiated PDT effectively strengthened the ability to inhibit E. faecalis biofilm with 86.50 ± 5.78% for MB (P = 0.0015 < 0.01) and 91.50 ± 1.75% for RB (P = 0.0418 < 0.05) of bactericidal rate, with less toxicity for SCAPs (P < 0.001) and less staining. KI could reduce the staining induced by antimicrobial PDT on dentin slices. CONCLUSION A combination of KI and antimicrobial PDT may be a useful alternative to conventional disinfection methods in endodontic treatment. MB and RB antimicrobial PDT at much lower concentrations with KI could hopefully achieve disinfection effects comparable with those of 1.5% NaClO while causing few adverse effects on SCAPs. KI helps to avoid staining problems associated with high concentrations of photosensitizer agents. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, LLC.
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- Ruijie Li
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China.,Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Wang N, Ji Y, Zhu Y, Wu X, Mei L, Zhang H, Deng J, Wang S. Antibacterial effect of chitosan and its derivative on Enterococcus faecalis associated with endodontic infection. Exp Ther Med 2020; 19:3805-3813. [PMID: 32346445 PMCID: PMC7185077 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Chitosan and its derivatives have been increasingly used for bacteriostasis. To date, the effect of chitosan and N-(2-hydroxyl) propyl-3-trimethyl ammonium chitosan chloride (HTCC) on Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) associated with endodontic infection has remained to be determined. Chitosan and HTCC were serially diluted with double-distilled water (DDW) or PBS at concentrations of 20-2,500 µg/ml. Various strains of E. faecalis (American Type Tissue Collection no. 29212, as well as isolated strains P25RC and P52Sa) in plankton were adjusted to an optical density at 600 nm of 0.10 and treated with chitosan or HTCC. A colony-forming unit assay was used to determine the concentration of residual bacteria after treatment. Furthermore, E. faecalis biofilms were cultured on coverslips and treated with chitosan or HTCC. The coverslips were rinsed, stained using Live/dead® BacLight™ bacterial viability kit and observed under an inverted fluorescence microscope. In addition, biofilms on dentine blocks were prepared and observed under a scanning electron microscope. MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts were seeded on 96-well plates and treated with chitosan or HTCC at various concentrations. The cytotoxicity of chitosan and HTCC on MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts was detected using a Cell Counting Kit-8 assay after 24, 48 and 72 h of treatment. The results revealed that the final minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) of chitosan and HTCC dissolved in DDW were 70 and 140 µg/ml, respectively. Chitosan and HTCC in DDW exerted a significantly greater antibacterial effect as compared with that in PBS (P<0.05). At the MBC, chitosan and HTCC in DDW, but particularly chitosan, had a significant antibacterial effect on E. faecalis biofilm. Chitosan exhibited no cytotoxicity to MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts at a concentration of <625 µg/ml, while HTCC inhibited the proliferation of the cells in the concentration range of 39-10,000 µg/ml. In conclusion, chitosan and HTCC exhibited prominent antibacterial properties on E. faecalis in the planktonic state and as a biofilm via charge interaction, indicating their potential for application in root canal disinfection and fillings.
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- Nan Wang
- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China.,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong 266003, P.R. China
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The synergistic effects of SrF 2 nanoparticles, YSZ nanoparticles, and poly-ε-l-lysin on physicomechanical, ion release, and antibacterial-cellular behavior of the flowable dental composites. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110592. [PMID: 32228986 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 12/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Resin-based pit-and-fissure sealants (flowable resin composites) were formulated using bisphenol-A-glycerolatedimethacrylate (Bis-GMA)-triethylene glycol dimethacrylate-(TEGDMA)-diurethanedimethacrylate (UDMA) mixed monomers and multiple fillers, including synthetic strontium fluoride (SrF2) nanoparticles as a fluoride-releasing and antibacterial agent, yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) nanoparticles as an auxiliary filler, and poly-ε-l-lysin (ε-PL) as an auxiliary antibacterial agent. Based on the physical, mechanical and initial antibacterial properties, the formulated nano-sealant containing 5 wt% SrF2, 5 wt% YSZ and 0.5 wt% ε-PL was selected as the optimal specimen and examined for ion release and cytotoxicity. The results showed an average release rate of 0.87 μg·cm-2·day-1 in the aqueous medium (pH 6.9) and 1.58 μg·cm-2·day-1 in acidic medium (pH 4.0). The maximum cytotoxicity of 20% toward human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) was observed according to the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) cytotoxicity assay and acridine orange staining test. A synergy between SrF2 nanoparticles and ε-PL exhibited a better antibacterial activity in terms of colony reduction compared to the other samples. However, the inclusion of SrF2 and ε-PL caused mechanically weakening of the sealants that was partly compensated by incorporation of YSZ nanoparticles (up to 10 wt%).
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Alghamdi F, Shakir M. The Influence of Enterococcus faecalis as a Dental Root Canal Pathogen on Endodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review. Cureus 2020; 12:e7257. [PMID: 32292671 PMCID: PMC7152576 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Endodontic treatment failure may occur due to different causes such as persistence of bacteria, root canals that are poorly cleaned and obturated, improper coronal seal (leakage), and untreated canals (missed canals). The main reason for endodontic failure is the presence of some species of bacteria inside the root canal system such as Enterococcus (E.) faecalis. Those bacteria are more resistant to disinfection agents, causing a persistent intra-radicular or extra-radicular infection. The current review aims to compile all the current studies concerning Enterococcus faecalis as a dental root canal pathogen that causes endodontic failure. In this systemic review, two databases, PubMed and Google Scholar, were searched using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among 2943 studies, only 11 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review for further analysis. The 11 studies give prominence to the high distribution of Enterococcus faecalis within the root canal system. These studies investigated different aspects of Enterococcus faecalis, including its prevalence, resistance mechanisms, characteristics, express survival genes, and treatment. The compiled data observed that most of the studies highlight Enterococcus faecalis as the primary pathogen associated with endodontic treatment. It has characteristic proprieties that make it capable of escaping disinfection means. Furthermore, clinical trials are required to examine E. faecalis and may provide valuable information about novel microbial detection methods to decrease the number of E. faecalis within the root canal system.
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- Endodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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Mahmoud O, Al-Meeri WA, Farook MS, Al-Afifi NA. Calcium Silicate-Based Cements as Root Canal Medicament. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent 2020; 12:49-60. [PMID: 32158275 PMCID: PMC7047992 DOI: 10.2147/ccide.s241015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose This study aims to retard the setting reaction of CSC by mixing it with 2% chlorhexidine gel (CHX) which will be used as an intracanal medicament, and to evaluate the removal of the experimental medicaments from the root canal. Materials and Methods White Portland cement, white ProRoot MTA and Biodentine were mixed with 2% CHX. The setting time, flowability and film thickness of the CSC/CHX mixture (experimental medicaments) were assessed and measured following the standards of ISO specification. Calcium ion release was measured using ICP-OES, while pH was tested using a pH meter. Moreover, twenty single-rooted teeth were filled with the experimental medicaments for seven days, then the medicaments were removed and the samples analyzed using SEM. Calcium hydroxide paste was used as a control. Results The setting time of the experimental medicaments was inhibited until 84 days. The calcium ion release of the experimental medicaments was significantly higher compared to the control over the period of 14 days (P<0.001). The mean pH value was above 11.45 for all tested materials over a period of 14 days, with no significant difference between them (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in film thickness of the experimental medicaments compared to the control (P> 0.05). However, the flowability of the experimental medicaments was significantly higher than the control (P<0.05). SEM showed no significant differences in the removal of the intracanal medicaments between all the tested groups. Conclusion The addition of 2% CHX to CSCs retarded or inhibited its setting reaction over a period of 84 days. The calcium ion release and flowability of these experimental medicaments was found to be better than calcium hydroxide. Removal of the intracanal medicaments from the root canal was successfully achieved in all groups. Therefore, these experimental medicaments have the potential to be used as an enhanced root canal medicament.
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- Okba Mahmoud
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.,Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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Hussein H, Kishen A. Antibiofilm and Immune Response of Engineered Bioactive Nanoparticles for Endodontic Disinfection. J Clin Med 2020; 9:E730. [PMID: 32182743 PMCID: PMC7141246 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9030730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The biological aim of root canal treatment is to facilitate periapical tissue healing following endodontic therapy. This study aimed to develop an organotypic infected root canal model to understand the interaction of bacterial biofilm with macrophages and study the therapeutic effect of engineered bioactive chitosan nanoparticles (CSnp) on macrophages. Ex-vivo experiments were conducted in two phases; Phase-1: Enterococcus faecalis biofilms (two and six weeks old) developed in organotypic root canal model were used to characterize residual biofilm after conventional chemical treatment alone and combined with CSnp utilizing Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy and colony-forming units from pulverized dentin. Phase-2: The interaction of post-treatment biofilm and RAW macrophages was evaluated regarding pro/anti-inflammatory markers, cell viability and spreading at 24, 48 and 72 h. Compared to conventionally disinfected six-week-old biofilm, CSnp resulted in less viable bacteria (p < 0.01). Scanning electron micrographs demonstrated disruption of the biofilm. CSnp exhibited less residual bacterial load in pulverized dentin (p < 0.001). Macrophage interaction with CSnp-treated biofilm reduced proinflammatory markers (nitric oxide, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6), increased anti-inflammatory marker (TGF-β1) and enhanced cell survival and spreading over time (p < 0.01 at 72 h). Engineered chitosan nanoparticles concurrently inactivated biofilm and altered the inflammatory response of macrophages that would promote healing.
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- Hebatullah Hussein
- The Kishen Lab, Dental Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada;
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
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- The Kishen Lab, Dental Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada;
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
- School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
- Department of Dentistry, Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON M5G 1X5, Canada
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Supotngarmkul A, Panichuttra A, Ratisoontorn C, Nawachinda M, Matangkasombut O. Antibacterial property of chitosan against E. faecalis standard strain and clinical isolates. Dent Mater J 2020; 39:456-463. [PMID: 32037384 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2018-343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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To investigate applications of chitosan as antibacterial agent for endodontic treatments, we tested its activity against Enterococcus faecalis standard strain (ATCC29212) and clinical isolates. We determined the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 6 types of chitosan against ATCC29212; the most effective types were selected for further tests. Four clinical isolates were cultured from endodontically treated-teeth and identified by biochemical assays and polymerase chain reactions. Bacterial cultures were exposed to 1,700 and 2,100 kDa chitosan at MBC for 1, 3, 5, 10, and 60 min in time-kill assays and plated on brain-heart-infusion (BHI) agar for colony counts. Both types of chitosan showed significantly lower numbers of remaining bacteria (log colony forming units per millimeter, logCFUs/mL) than negative controls (0.1% acetic acid and BHI) at 10 min, and completely eliminated the bacteria at 60 min for all strains. Thus, chitosan could be developed as alternative biocompatible antimicrobial irrigant/medication for endodontic treatments.
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- Apimon Supotngarmkul
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
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- Department of Microbiology and Research Unit on Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University.,Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute
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Long J, Kreft JU, Camilleri J. Antimicrobial and ultrastructural properties of root canal filling materials exposed to bacterial challenge. J Dent 2020; 93:103283. [PMID: 32014453 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chemo-mechanical preparation of the root canal leaves behind viable bacteria which can lead to treatment failure. Materials used inside the root canal should possess antimicrobial properties and also resist disintegration in the presence of biofilm. METHODS Gutta-percha, three root canal sealers (Pulp Canal Sealer, AH Plus and BioRoot RCS) and materials used to make posts (a metal and a resin) were evaluated. Their antimicrobial activity against Enterococcus faecalis in direct contact was assessed by scanning electron microscopy and live-dead staining using confocal microscopy over a period of eight weeks. The materials' structural integrity was assessed by scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS The antimicrobial activity of the materials varied. The metal alloy posts as well as BioRoot RCS sealer did not allow any biofilm accumulation; but gutta-percha, Pulp Canal Sealer and resin from fibre-reinforced posts encouraged thick biofilm accumulation. Microstructural changes were observed in AH Plus (washout) and BioRoot (crystal deposition) in contact with biofilm. The Pulp Canal and BioRoot RCS sealers exhibited a modified ion leaching pattern in contact with microbially loaded media. CONCLUSIONS The microbial challenge affected the material microstructure in some of the materials tested and allowed biofilm accumulation. Although clinical success depends on a number of factors, materials that are structurally sound and exhibit antimicrobial properties are preferable for endodontic therapy and tooth restoration involving entry in the root canal.
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- J Long
- Institute of Microbiology and Infection & Centre for Computational Biology & School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Microbiology and Infection & Centre for Computational Biology & School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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- School of Dentistry, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Yang CH, Wang YC, Wang TC, Chang YC, Lin YC, Chen PF, Huang WJ, Wen HY, Lin YM, Kuo WS, Wang YT, Huang KS. Facile synthesis of highly tunable monodispersed calcium hydroxide composite particles by using a two-step ion exchange reaction. RSC Adv 2020; 10:13700-13707. [PMID: 35493011 PMCID: PMC9051553 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01275k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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“Calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2]” is a medicament frequently used for antimicrobial purposes in endodontic procedures, or it is used as a toxic-waste adsorbent in industry. Ca(OH)2 particles produced through conventional methods are size untunable and have a wide size distribution and polygonal shape. In this paper, a novel and facile approach involving template-mediated synthesis and two-step ion exchange is proposed for uniform size Ca(OH)2 composite particles generation. “Sodium-alginate (Na-alginate)” was used as a precursor, and monodisperse Na-alginate emulsions were formed through needle droplet or droplet microfluidic technology. After the first ion exchange step with the Ca2+ ions, “calcium-alginate (Ca-alginate)” particles were obtained. The Ca-alginate particles were intermediate reaction products and were designed to be the templates for ensuring the spherical shape and size of products. The OH− ions were used for the second ion exchange step to fabricate Ca(OH)2 composite particles. The results revealed that the Ca(OH)2 composite particles were size tunable, had a spherical shape, and were monodisperse (with a relative standard deviation of less than 8%). The 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay revealed that the Ca(OH)2 composite particles were potential biocompatible materials. The synthesized Ca(OH)2 composite particles were size tunable, had a spherical shape, and were monodisperse.![]()
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- Chih-Hui Yang
- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
- Pharmacy Department of E-Da Hospital
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate
- I-Shou University
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- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate
- I-Shou University
- Kaohsiung City 82445
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate
- I-Shou University
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science
- Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology
- China
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- Department of Biological Science and Technology
- I-Shou University
- Taiwan
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- The School of Chinese Medicine for Post-Baccalaureate
- I-Shou University
- Kaohsiung City 82445
- Taiwan
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Ehlinger C, Dartevelle P, Zaet A, Kurashige Y, Haïkel Y, Metz-Boutigue MH, Marban C. A New Combination with D-Cateslytin to Eradicate Root Canal Pathogens. Int J Pept Res Ther 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-019-09911-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Donmez Ozkan H, Cimen H, Ulug D, Wenski S, Yigit Ozer S, Telli M, Aydin N, Bode HB, Hazir S. Nematode-Associated Bacteria: Production of Antimicrobial Agent as a Presumptive Nominee for Curing Endodontic Infections Caused by Enterococcus faecalis. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:2672. [PMID: 31824457 PMCID: PMC6882856 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.02672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Xenorhabdus and/or Photorhabdus bacteria produce antibacterial metabolites to protect insect cadavers against food competitors allowing them to survive in nature with their nematode host. The effects of culture supernatant produced by Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus spp. were investigated against the multidrug-resistant dental root canal pathogen Enterococcus faecalis. The efficacy of seven different cell-free supernatants of Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus species against E. faecalis was assessed with overlay bioassay and serial dilution techniques. Additionally, time-dependent inactivation of supernatant was evaluated. Among the seven different bacterial species, X. cabanillasii produced the strongest antibacterial effects. Loss of bioactivity in a phosphopantetheinyl transferase-deficient mutant of X. cabanillasii indicated that this activity is likely based on non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) or polyketide synthases (PKSs). Subsequent in silico analysis revealed multiple possible biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs) in the genome of X. cabanillasii including a BGC homologous to that of zeamine/fabclavine biosynthesis. Fabclavines are NRPS-derived hexapeptides, which are connected by PKS-derived malonate units to an unusual polyamine, also PKS-derived. Due to the known broad-spectrum bioactivity of the fabclavines, we generated a promoter exchange mutant in front of the fabclavine-like BGC. This leads to over-expression by induction or a knock-out by non-induction which resulted in a bioactive and non-bioactive mutant. Furthermore, MS and MS2 experiments confirmed that X. cabanillasii produces the same derivatives as X. budapestensis. The medicament potential of 10-fold concentrated supernatant of induced fcl promoter exchanged X. cabanillasii was also assessed in dental root canals. Calcium hydroxide paste, or chlorhexidine gel, or fabclavine-rich supernatant was applied to root canals. Fabclavine-rich supernatant exhibited the highest inactivation efficacy of ≥3 log10 steps CFU reduction, followed by calcium hydroxide paste (≤2 log10 step). The mean percentage of E. faecalis-free dental root canals after treatment was 63.6, 45.5, and 18.2% for fabclavine, calcium hydroxide, and chlorhexidine, respectively. Fabclavine in liquid form or preferably as a paste or gel formulation is a promising alternative intracanal medicament.
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- Hicran Donmez Ozkan
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Molekulare Biotechnologie, Fachbereich Biowissenschaften, Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe Universität Frankfurt Biozentrum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Molekulare Biotechnologie, Fachbereich Biowissenschaften, Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS), Goethe Universität Frankfurt Biozentrum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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Al-Madi EM, Al-Jamie MA, Al-Owaid NM, Almohaimede AA, Al-Owid AM. Antibacterial efficacy of silver diamine fluoride as a root canal irrigant. Clin Exp Dent Res 2019; 5:551-556. [PMID: 31687190 PMCID: PMC6820571 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Objectives Conventional disinfectants and medicaments have not been able to achieve and maintain sterilization of root canals. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of 3.8% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in comparison with 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Materials and methods Extracted human teeth were used to make 70 dentin discs that were then inoculated with E. faecalis to generate a 3‐week‐old biofilm model. The discs were subjected to treatment with 3.8% SDF, 2% CHX, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or saline for 10 min. After exposure, the dentin discs were examined with a confocal laser scanning microscope to verify the percentage of live versus dead cells within the biofilm. Univariate one‐way analysis of variance and Tukey‐honestly significant difference post hoc analysis (p < .05) were performed to detect significant differences. Results and conclusion The NaOCl group showed the greatest percentage of dead cells (62.26%) among all groups (p < .05). The SDF group showed a significantly higher percentage of dead cells (57.39%) than the 2% CHX and saline groups (p < .05). SDF possessed higher antimicrobial activity than 2% CHX against E. faecalis biofilms.
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- Ebtissam M Al-Madi
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry Princess Nourah bint AbdulRahman University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry King Saud University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry Princess Nourah bint AbdulRahman University Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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Jeong S, Lee Y, Yun CH, Park OJ, Han SH. Propionate, together with triple antibiotics, inhibits the growth of Enterococci. J Microbiol 2019; 57:1019-1024. [PMID: 31659687 DOI: 10.1007/s12275-019-9434-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Enterococci are Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacteria that colonize the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. Enterococcal infections, mainly caused by Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium, include apical periodontitis, endocarditis, and bloodstream infections. Recently, vancomycinresistant Enterococci are considered major pathogens that are common but difficult to treat, especially in nosocomial settings. Moreover, E. faecalis is closely associated with recurrent endodontic infections and failed endodontic treatment. In this study, we investigated the effects of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which are metabolites fermented by gut microbiota, on the growth of Enterococci. Enterococci were cultured in the presence or absence of acetate, propionate, or butyrate, and the optical density at 600 nm was measured to determine bacterial growth. The minimum inhibitory concentration/minimum bactericidal concentration test was conducted. Bacteria were treated with a SCFA, together with clinically used endodontic treatment methods such as triple antibiotics (metronidazole, minocycline, and ciprofloxacin) and chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) to determine the effects of combination treatment. Of the SCFAs, propionate had a bacteriostatic effect, inhibiting the growth of E. faecalis in a dose-dependent manner and also that of clinical strains of E. faecalis isolated from dental plaques. Meanwhile, acetate and butyrate had minimal effects on E. faecalis growth. Moreover, propionate inhibited the growth of other Enterococci including E. faecium. In addition, combination treatment of propionate and triple antibiotics led to further growth inhibition, whereas no cooperative effect was observed at propionate plus CHX. These results indicate that propionate attenuates the growth of Enterococci, suggesting propionate as a potential agent to control Enterococcal infections, especially when combined with triple antibiotics.
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- Soyoung Jeong
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, DRI, and BK21 Plus Program, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, DRI, and BK21 Plus Program, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- College of Liberal Studies, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Institutes of Green Bio Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Pyeongchang, 25354, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, DRI, and BK21 Plus Program, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, DRI, and BK21 Plus Program, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Ordinola‐Zapata R, Peters OA, Nagendrababu V, Azevedo B, Dummer PMH, Neelakantan P. What is of interest in Endodontology? A bibliometric review of research published in the
International Endodontic Journal
and the
Journal of Endodontics
from 1980 to 2019. Int Endod J 2019; 53:36-52. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- R. Ordinola‐Zapata
- Division of Endodontics University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Minneapolis MN USA
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- Department of Endodontics Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry University of the Pacific San Francisco CA USA
- Oral Health Centre University of Queensland Herston Australia
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- Division of Clinical Dentistry School of Dentistry International Medical University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Department of Surgical & Hospital Dentistry School of Dentistry University of Louisville Louisville Kentucky USA
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- School of Dentistry College of Biomedical and Life Sciences Cardiff University Cardiff UK
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- Faculty of Dentistry The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong
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Raoof M, Khaleghi M, Siasar N, Mohannadalizadeh S, Haghani J, Amanpour S. Antimicrobial Activity of Methanolic Extracts of Myrtus Communis L. and Eucalyptus Galbie and their Combination with Calcium Hydroxide Powder against Enterococcus Faecalis. JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY (SHIRAZ, IRAN) 2019; 20:195-202. [PMID: 31579695 PMCID: PMC6732178 DOI: 10.30476/dentjods.2019.44898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Statement of the Problem: The goal of endodontic therapy is the reduction or elimination of microorganisms from the root canal system. The use of intracanal medicament between treatment appointments is recommended in order to eliminate any remainang microorganisms in the pulp space.
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of methanolic extracts of Myrtus communis L.
and Eucalyptus galbie, their combination with calcium hydroxide powder; combination of calcium hydroxide powder with water,
and ready-to-use calcium hydroxide paste with iodoform; against Enterococcus faecalis.
Materials and Method: In this experimental study, after gathering the plants, their methanolic extracts were obtained by masceration method. The diameters of inhibition zone of all mentioned materials were determined by agar diffusion test. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC); and anti biofilm effect of the materials that showed antibacterial effect in agar diffusion test, were then evaluated by tube dilution test, and microtiter plate assay followed by colorimetric crystal violet methods, respectively.
Results: After 48 hours, both herbal extracts showed antimicrobial effect. However, combination of calcium hydroxide with extracts produced no zone of inhibition.
The mean inhibition zone of Eucalyptus extract was more than that of Myrtus. However, the results of ANOVA test, showed that there was no significant difference
between the antibacterial effect of Eucalyptus galbie, Myrtus communis L. and positive control (Cefoxitin) (p Value= 0.987). The MIC for both extracts were 12.5 mg/ml.
MBC evaluation of the two methanolic extracts showed no bactericidal effect on Enterococcus faecalis. Based on ELISA analysis, biofilm formation in response to different
sub-MIC concentrations of both extracts was scored as weak to moderate.
Conclusion: The methanolic extracts of Eucalyptus galbie and Myrtus communis L. in combination with calcium hydroxide powder were not able to eliminate Enterococcus faecalis within 48 hours.
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- Maryam Raoof
- Dept. of Endodontology, Endodontology Research Center, Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Dept. of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, Iran
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- Endodontology Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Dept. of Maxillofacial Radiology, Kerman School of Dentistry, Kerman, Iran
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- Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Mehta S, Verma P, Tikku AP, Chandra A, Bains R, Banerjee G. Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of triple antibiotic paste, calcium hydroxide, and a proton pump inhibitor against resistant root canal pathogens. Eur J Dent 2019; 11:53-57. [PMID: 28435366 PMCID: PMC5379835 DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_159_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the antimicrobial efficacy of triple antibiotic paste (TAP) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (omeprazole) in combination with calcium hydroxide (CH) against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans. Materials and Methods: E. faecalis and C. albicans were subcultured and inoculated at 37° overnight and were treated with different dilutions of TAP, 25 μg/ml (Group 1), CH (Group 2, control), CH 16 mg/ml + omeprazole 2 mg/ml (Group 3a) (CH 16 mg/ml + omeprazole 4 mg)/ml (Group 3b) for 24, 48, and 72 h in sterile uncoated 96-well microtiter plates. Minimum concentration at which the medicaments produced least optical density was determined using ELISA reader (ELx 808 BioTek Inc., USA) device set at optical density of 630 nm. Results were analyzed statistically by one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's multiple comparison tests. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Mean concentration (irrespective of time) for TAP at which mean minimum optical density was recorded at 1.25 μg/ml (1:20 dilution) and 25 μg/ml (0 dilution) against E. faecalis and C. albicans, respectively. Least optical density for CH plus PPI group was obtained 1.6 μg/ml (1:10 dilution) and 16 μg/ml (0 dilution) for E. faecalis and C. albicans, respectively. However, CH alone showed a weaker antimicrobial action against either of the strains even at full concentration. Conclusions: PPI enhanced the antibacterial efficacy of CH against E. faecalis and C. albicans. However, TAP showed the best antibacterial property followed by CH plus PPIs against both the selected strains.
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- Shibha Mehta
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Niavarzi S, Pourhajibagher M, Khedmat S, Ghabraei S, Chiniforush N, Bahador A. Effect of ultrasonic activation on the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy: Evaluation of penetration depth of photosensitizer and elimination of Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 27:362-366. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Maliszewska I, Wróbel J, Wanarska E, Podhorodecki A, Matczyszyn K. Synergistic effect of methylene blue and biogenic gold nanoparticles against Enterococcus faecalis. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 27:218-226. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.05.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Funk B, Kirmayer D, Sahar-Heft S, Gati I, Friedman M, Steinberg D. Efficacy and potential use of novel sustained release fillers as intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in vitro. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:190. [PMID: 31429746 PMCID: PMC6700812 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0879-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterium frequently isolated after failed root canal therapy. This study analyzed the antibacterial and antibiofilm effects in vitro of sustained-release fillers (SRF) containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) against vancomycin resistant E. faecalis. Methods First, the solidification capability was tested by introducing liquid SRF into phosphate buffered saline, followed by 30 s of vortexing. The antimicrobial effects of SRF-CPC against static monospecies biofilms were analyzed with a metabolic assay. Inhibition of biofilm formation was tested by exposing daily refreshed E. faecalis suspensions to SRF-CPC for 9 weeks. To evaluate the effects of SRF-CPC against preformed biofilms, biofilms were grown for 1, 3 and 7 days, and then treated with SRF-CPC for 24 h. Biofilm kill time was tested by applying SRF-CPC to a 3-day-old biofilm and measuring its viability at different time points. All experiments were compared to Placebo SRFs and to untreated control biofilms. Data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s test. Results were considered significant at P < 0.05. Results The liquid SRF solidified within seconds and no structural changes were observed after 30 s of vortexing at maximum speed. SRF-CPC inhibited E. faecalis biofilm formation for 7 weeks and significantly reduced its viability in weeks 8 and 9. Mature biofilms grown for 1, 3 and 7 days were destructed by SRF-CPC in less than 24 h. Fifty percent of a 3-day-old biofilm was destructed in 2 h and complete destruction occurred in less than 12 h. (P < 0.05 in all cases, compared to SRII-Placebo). Conclusions SRF-CPC’s physical properties and long-lasting anti-biofilm effects make it a promising coadjuvant medication for endodontic therapy. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12903-019-0879-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Bernhard Funk
- The Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- The Institute of Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Institute of Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Institute of Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- The Institute of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel.,Faculty of Dentistry, Hebrew University - Hadassah, PO Box 12272, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel
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Vasudeva A, Sinha DJ, Tyagi SP, Singh NN, Garg P, Upadhyay D. Disinfection of dentinal tubules with 2% Chlorhexidine gel, Calcium hydroxide and herbal intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis: An in-vitro study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 38:39-44. [PMID: 29229073 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdj.2017.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM This in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the disinfection of dentinal tubules using 2% Chlorhexidine gel, Honey, Aloe vera gel, Curcuma longa, Propolis gel and Calcium hydroxide against Enterococcus faecalis. MATERIALS AND METHOD Two hundred and ten human mandibular first premolars were infected with Enterococcus faecalis for 21 days. Samples were divided into 7 groups. Group I- Saline (negative control), Group II- 2% Chlorhexidine gel(CHX), Group III- honey, Group IV- Aloe vera gel, Group V- 20% Curcuma longa gel, Group VI- Propolis gel and Group VII -Calcium hydroxide (CH). At the end of 1, 3 and 5 days, the antimicrobial efficacy of medicaments against E.faecalis was assessed at the depths of 200µm and 400µm. RESULTS 2% Chlorhexidine gel was most effective followed by Propolis and Curcuma longa. CONCLUSION 2% Chlorhexidine gel gave the best results. Among the herbal extracts Propolis and Curcuma longa hold a promising future but to implement their use as sole intracanal medicaments clinically, further in vivo and long term studies are warranted.
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- Agrima Vasudeva
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh 244001, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
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Sustained-Release Fillers for Dentin Disinfection: An Ex Vivo Study. Int J Dent 2019; 2019:2348146. [PMID: 31263498 PMCID: PMC6556298 DOI: 10.1155/2019/2348146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Revised: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Enterococcus faecalis is the most commonly recovered species from failed root canal treatments. In this study, we tested the capability of a novel intracanal sustained-release filler (SRF) containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) to disinfect dentinal tubules of segmented human tooth specimens. Human dental root specimens were infected with E. faecalis V583 for 3 weeks in a static environment. The tested intracanal medicaments were SRF-CPC and calcium hydroxide (CH). Each medicament was introduced into the canal of the dental specimen and incubated for 7 days. The bacteriological samples were taken by shaving the dentine surrounding the root canal with dental burs ranging in size from ISO 014-020. The obtained dentine powder was collected in test tubes containing phosphate-buffered saline, sonicated, and plated on agar plates. Colony-forming units were counted after 48 h of incubation. Random specimens were also examined under confocal laser scanning microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. A statistical difference was found in the bacterial counts obtained from all layers of infected dentin between the control and the SRF-CPC groups. CH reduced bacterial viability significantly only in the first layer of the infected dentin, up to 150 μm into the dentinal tubules. CLSM images showed that SRF-CPC killed most bacteria throughout the infected dentin up to 700 μm of penetration. SEM images demonstrated the adhesion ability of SRF-CPC to the dentinal wall. In conclusion, SRF-CPC is a potential intracanal medicament for disinfecting dentinal tubules.
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Wu S, Liu Y, Zhang H, Lei L. The Susceptibility to Calcium Hydroxide Modulated by the Essential walR Gene Reveals the Role for Enterococcus faecalis Biofilm Aggregation. J Endod 2019; 45:295-301.e2. [PMID: 30803536 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 11/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Enterococcus faecalis is considered a predominant pathogen for persistent periapical infections and in addition is reportedly resistant to calcium hydroxide medication. The WalRK 2-component system of E. faecalis is essential for environmental adaptation, survival, and virulence. The goal of this study was to investigate the potential roles of walR in the regulation of biofilm aggregation, alkaline stress, and susceptibility to calcium hydroxide (CH) medication. METHODS Antisense walR RNA (aswalR) overexpression strains were constructed. Exopolysaccharide (EPS) production and bacterial viability of E. faecalis biofilms were evaluated by confocal laser scanning microscopy. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to investigate the expressions of virulent factor genes. The proportion of viable bacteria and EPS production in dentin were assessed after CH medication. RESULTS We showed that walR interference by aswalR RNA leads to a reduction in the dextran-dependent aggregation in E. faecalis biofilm. The overexpression of aswalR reduced the transcripts of the virulence genes and alkaline stress tolerance ability. Furthermore, the down-regulation of walR sensitized E. faecalis in infected canals to CH medication associated with inhibiting EPS synthesis. CONCLUSIONS The data suggest a role for the walR regulator in the susceptibility to CH associated with dispelling the EPS matrix, which could be explored as a potential supplementary therapy for the management of root canal infection.
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- Shizhou Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland
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- West China School of Public Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Preventive Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Prada I, Micó-Muñoz P, Giner-Lluesma T, Micó-Martínez P, Collado-Castellano N, Manzano-Saiz A. Influence of microbiology on endodontic failure. Literature review. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal 2019; 24:e364-e372. [PMID: 31041915 PMCID: PMC6530959 DOI: 10.4317/medoral.22907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background The main cause of endodontic failure is the persistence of microorganisms that cause an intraradicular or extratradicular infection and that become resistant to disinfection measures. The objective of this review is to identify the microbiota associated with endodontic failure, as well as the reasons why these microorganisms are capable of surviving basic disinfection measures. Material and Methods Systematic search of scientific articles in the databases PubMed with the following keywords “Endodontic Infections”, “Endodontic Microbiology”, “Endodontic Failure”, “Enterococcus Faecalis”, “Endodontics Retreatment” was carried out. Case reports and articles with publication date prior to 2000 were not included in this review. Results Most authors highlight E. faecalis as the main microorganism associated with endodontic failure, nevertheless there are recent studies that isolate, to a greater extent, other bacteria such as Fusobacterium nucleatum and Propionibacterium. Conclusions These microorganisms have in common the following proprieties, which make them able to escape the disinfection measures: the ability to form a biofilm, to locate in areas unreachable to root canal instrumentation techniques, synergism, the ability to express survival genes and activate alternative metabolic pathways. Key words:Endodontic infections, endodontic microbiologic, endodontic failure, enterococcus faecalis, endodontic retreatment.
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- I Prada
- Calle Literato Gabriel Miro 34 4 11, Valencia 46008, Spain,
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Bio-detoxification Bacteria Isolated from Dye-Polluted Soils Promote Lactic Acid Production from Ammonia Pretreated Corn Stover. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2019; 189:129-143. [PMID: 30906971 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-019-02993-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Agro-stovers are the most abundant substrates for producing lactic acid, which has great potential application in the production of biodegradable and biocompatible polylactic acid polymers. However, chemical pretreatments on agro-stovers generate inhibitors that repress the subsequent lactic acid fermentation. In this study, three bacterial strains (Enterococcus faecalis B101, Acinetobacter calcoaceticus C1, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa CS) isolated from dye-polluted soils could utilize phenolic inhibitor mimics (vanillin, 4- hydroxybenzaldehyde, or syringaldehyde) from alkaline pretreated corn stovers as a sole carbon source. Lactic acid titer increased from 27.42 g/L (Bacillus coagulans LA204 alone) to 44.76 g/L (CS and LA204) using 50 g/L glucose with 1 g/L 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde added. Lactic acid production from 50 g/L ammonia pretreated corn stover was increased nearly twofold by inoculating phenolic degradation bacteria and lactic acid bacteria (C1& Lactobacillus pentosus FL0421). In the control (FL0421 alone), only 16.98 g/L of lactic acid was produced. The isolated and identified strains degraded the phenolic compounds and increased the lactic acid production from glucose and ammonia pretreated corn stover. These characteristics of the strains support industrial application with efficient in situ detoxification of phenolic compounds during lactic acid production from agro-stovers using simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF).
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Ponce JB, Midena RZ, Pinke KH, Weckwerth PH, Andrade FBD, Lara VS. In vitro treatment of Enterococcus faecalis with calcium hydroxide impairs phagocytosis by human macrophages. Acta Odontol Scand 2019; 77:158-163. [PMID: 30618320 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1533142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) ability to phagocytize and produce nitric oxide (NO) was tested against root-canal strains of Enterococcus faecalis submitted to alkaline stress. Root-canal strains were also compared with urine Enterococci. MATERIALS AND METHODS Enterococcus faecalis were stressed with alkaline-BHI broth and incubated in vitro at a cell/bacteria ratio of 1:5. Phagocytosis was analyzed by fluorescence microscopy using acridine orange stain, and NO concentration was measured in supernatants. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Alkaline-stress significantly impaired MDMs phagocytosis of E. faecalis strains analyzed, except in ATCC4083 isolated from a pulpless tooth, but NO production was unchanged. Comparison of different strains showed the urine isolate had higher NO levels than root canal strains. Alterations in the bacterial cell wall structures after alkaline-stress possibly made bacteria less recognizable and phagocytized by MDMs but did not affect their ability to activate NO production. Furthermore, root canal strains elicited different responses by immune cells compared with strains from urine. Clinically, impaired phagocytosis of E. faecalis could contribute to their persistence in root canal systems previously treated with calcium hydroxide.
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- José Burgos Ponce
- Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Sipert CR, Oliveira AP, Caldeira CL. Cytotoxicity of intracanal dressings on apical papilla cells differ upon activation with E. faecalis LTA. J Appl Oral Sci 2019; 27:e20180291. [PMID: 30810637 PMCID: PMC6382323 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2018-0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 04/10/2023] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the cytotoxic effects of modified triple antibiotic paste and an experimental composition using calcium hydroxide on lipoteichoic acid (LTA)-primed apical papilla cells (APC). Material and Methods Human APC were tested for in vitro cytotoxicity of modified Triple Antibiotic Paste (mTAP – Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole and Cefaclor at 1:1:1) and of a paste of Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole and Calcium hydroxide (CMC – 1:1:2) and modified CMC (mCMC – 2:2:1) by using MTT assay. The substances were reconstituted in DMEM at 1,000 µg/mL and ¼ serially diluted before being kept in contact with cells for 1, 3, 5 and 7 days. Further, cells were primed with 1 µg/mL of Enterococcus faecalis LTA for 7 days prior to the viability test with 1,000 µg/mL of each substance. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and two-way ANOVA respectively followed by Tukey’s post-test. Significance levels were set at p<0.05. Results In the first assay, the higher cytotoxic rates were reached by mTAP for all experimental periods. CMC was found toxic for APC at 5 and 7 days, whereas mCMC did not affect the cell viability. Only CMC and mCMC were able to induce some cellular proliferation. In the second assay, when considering the condition with medium only, LTA-primed cells significantly proliferated in comparison to LTA-untreated ones. At this context, mTAP and CMC showed similar cytotoxicity than the observed for LTA-untreated cells, while mCMC was shown cytotoxic at 7 days only for LTA-primed APC. Comparing the medications, mTAP was more cytotoxic than CMC and mCMC. Conclusion mTAP showed higher cytotoxicity than CMC and mCMC and the effect of topic antimicrobials might differ when tested against apical papilla cells under physiological or activated conditions.
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- Carla Renata Sipert
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Dentística, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Dentística, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia, Departamento de Dentística, São Paulo, Brasil
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Prada I, Micó-Muñoz P, Giner-Lluesma T, Micó-Martínez P, Muwaquet-Rodríguez S, Albero-Monteagudo A. Update of the therapeutic planning of irrigation and intracanal medication in root canal treatment. A literature review. J Clin Exp Dent 2019; 11:e185-e193. [PMID: 30805124 PMCID: PMC6383907 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background The success of endodontic treatment derives from the complete elimination of microorganisms capable of causing an intraradicular or extraradicular infection. To achieve a more effective eradication of these microorganisms, endodontic instrumentation must always be implemented with abundant irrigation, which has to achieve chemical, mechanical and biological effects. The irrigators most used today are NaOCl, CHX and EDTA, released into the ducts through different techniques such as syringe, manual agitation, positive or negative apical pressure, sonic or ultrasonic activation, PIPS and PDT. The objective of this review is to update the different irrigating solutions and intracanal disinfection drugs, as well as to establish an irrigation protocol in the endodontic treatment. Material and Methods Systematic search of scientific articles in the databases PubMed, Medline and Google Scholar, with the following keywords Endodontic, Infection, Failure, Irrigation, Retreatment and Irrigation protocol. The exclusion criteria were “case report” articles and articles with a publication date prior to 2000. Results 48 articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. Comparing the different articles it can be seen that the NaOCl is the “gold standard” in terms of immediate antimicrobial efficacy, followed by the CHX that has a long-term antibacterial effect. As an intra-conductive drug it is advisable to use the combination of Ca(OH)2 with CPMC. Conclusions The most adequate irrigation protocol consists of using 2.5% NaOCl activated with ultrasound followed by a final wash with 7% MA or 0.2% CTR combined with 2% CHX. Key words:Endodontic failure, endodontic infection, enterococcus faecalis, endodontic retreatment, irrigation, sodium hipoclorite, irrigation protocol.
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- Ilaria Prada
- Licensed Dentist at Universidad Europea de Valencia, España
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- Endodontic and restorative dentistry Titular Professor, Universidad Europea de Valencia, España
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- Endodontic and restorative dentistry Associate Professor, Universidad Europea de Valencia, España
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- Licensed Dentist at Universidad Europea de Valencia. Periodontology and Osteointegration Master at Universidad de Valencia, España
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