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Castillo Y, Delgadillo NA, Neuta Y, Iniesta M, Sanz M, Herrera D, Pianeta R, Lafaurie GI, Castillo DM. Design and validation of a quantitative polymerase chain reaction test for the identification and quantification of uncultivable bacteria associated with periodontitis. Arch Oral Biol 2023; 154:105758. [PMID: 37419062 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2023.105758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to standardize a quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)-based test to identify and quantify the uncultivable bacteria associated with periodontitis. METHODS The standardization of qPCR, the curves for the quantification of Eubacterium saphenum, Eubacterium brachy, Desulfobulbus oralis, and Filifactor alocis were developed by cloning the 16 S rRNA target gene fragment, using the GEMTEasy vector. The qPCRs were validated in 55 subgingival biofilm clinical samples, from different stages of periodontitis and from periodontally healthy/gingivitis individuals, which were previously evaluated by next-generation sequencing (NGS). The results obtained by the two methods were compared by the concordance of Cohen's Kappa index, and sensitivity, specificity, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, and predictive values were established. RESULTS obtained by the two methods were compared using the concordance of Cohen's Kappa index, and sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and ROC curves were generated. The qPCR test was standardized with efficiencies between 90% and 100% and R2: 0.997-0.999. Concordance between the qPCR and NSG was moderate to F. alocis (agreement 78.2%; kappa 0.56, p < 0.05) and fair to the other microorganisms (agreement 67.27%-72.73; kappa 0.37-0.38, p < 0.05). qPCR exhibited a high sensitivity (82.2-100%) and specificity (100%) for E. brachy, E. saphenum, and F. alocis. Sensitivity was lower to D. oralis. Conversely, qPCR demonstrated higher sensitivity to E. saphenum than NSG (100 vs. 68.1). CONCLUSIONS The uncultivable microorganisms associated with periodontitis, D. oralis, E. brachy, E. saphenum, and F. alocis can be detected and quantified with the newly developed and validates qPCR test.
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- Yormaris Castillo
- Universidad El Bosque, Vicerrectoría de investigaciones, Facultad de Odontología, Unidad de Investigación Básica Oral-UIBO, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad El Bosque, Vicerrectoría de investigaciones, Facultad de Odontología, Unidad de Investigación Básica Oral-UIBO, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad El Bosque, Vicerrectoría de investigaciones, Facultad de Odontología, Unidad de Investigación Básica Oral-UIBO, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Complutense University of Madrid, ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) Research Group, School of Dentistry, Madrid, Spain
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- Complutense University of Madrid, ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) Research Group, School of Dentistry, Madrid, Spain
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- Complutense University of Madrid, ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) Research Group, School of Dentistry, Madrid, Spain
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- Complutense University of Madrid, ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) Research Group, School of Dentistry, Madrid, Spain; Corporación Universitaria Rafael Núñez, School of Dentistry, Cartagena, Colombia
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- Universidad El Bosque, Vicerrectoría de investigaciones, Facultad de Odontología, Unidad de Investigación Básica Oral-UIBO, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Universidad El Bosque, Vicerrectoría de investigaciones, Facultad de Odontología, Unidad de Investigación Básica Oral-UIBO, Bogotá, Colombia.
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D’Ercole S, Carlesi T, Dotta TC, Pierfelice TV, D’Amico E, Tripodi D, Iezzi G, Piattelli A, Petrini M. 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Red Led in Endodontics: A Narrative Review and Case Report. Gels 2022; 8:697. [PMID: 36354605 PMCID: PMC9689491 DOI: 10.3390/gels8110697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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The present study aims to discuss the main factors involving the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid together with red LED light and its application in endodontic treatment through a narrative review and a case report. Persistence of microorganisms remaining on chemical-mechanical preparation or intracanal dressing is reported as the leading cause of failure in endodontics. Photodynamic therapy has become a promising antimicrobial strategy as an aid to endodontic treatment. Being easy and quick to apply, it can be used both in a single session and in several sessions, as well as not allowing forms of microbial resistance. 5-aminolevulinic acid in combination with red LED light has recently been studied in many branches of medicine, with good results against numerous types of bacteria including Enterococuss faecalis. The case report showed how bacterial count of CFU decreased by half (210 CFU/mL), after 45 min of irrigation with a gel containing 5% of 5-aminolevulinic acid compared to the sample before irrigation (420 CFU/mL). The subsequent irradiation of red LED light for 7 min, the bacterial count was equal to 0. Thus, it is concluded that the use of 5-aminolevulinic acid together with red LED light is effective in endodontic treatment.
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- Simonetta D’Ercole
- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 14040-904, Brazil
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Saint Camillus International University for Health Sciences (Unicamillus), 00131 Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Villa Serena per la Ricerca, 65013 Città Sant’Angelo, Italy
- Casa di Cura Villa Serena, 65013 Città Sant’Angelo, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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de Martínez Gerbi MEM, Soares IV, Miranda JM, Moreno LMM, de Melo EL, Lyra da Paz ES, de Menezes MRA, Brugnera Júnior A, Soares LGP, Pinheiro ALB. Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Photodynamic Therapy and Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Root Canals Infected with Enterococcus faecalis. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2022; 40:559-564. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2021.0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidade de Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidade de Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Universidade de Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Laser Center, Department of Postgraduate Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco, Santo Amaro, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Department of São Carlos Institute of Physics-University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center of Biophotonics, Department of Propedeutics and Integrated Clinic, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador, Brazil
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- Center of Biophotonics, Department of Propedeutics and Integrated Clinic, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Bahia—UFBA, Salvador, Brazil
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of a Novel Antibiotic-Eluting Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin Scaffold against a Dual-Species Biofilm in an Infected Immature Root Canal Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:6623830. [PMID: 33490247 PMCID: PMC7787745 DOI: 10.1155/2020/6623830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Revised: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Background and Aims This study was aimed at evaluating the antibacterial property of an injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) scaffold containing triple antibiotic mixture against an Actinomyces naeslundii (A. naeslundii) and Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) biofilm in an infected immature root canal model. Methods A dual-species biofilm was inoculated inside the root canals via a series of centrifugal cycles. The samples were allocated to three experimental groups (i.e., G1: triple antibiotic mixture, G2: I-PRF containing triple antibiotic mixture, and G3: antibiotic-free I-PRF scaffold) and two control groups (G4: seven-day biofilm untreated and G5: bacteria-free untreated). Results Bacterial gene quantification change and the overall reduction of live bacteria were evaluated. The highest antibacterial activity against A. naeslundii belonged to G2. However, G1 and G2 had similar antibacterial property against E. faecalis (p value = 0.814). In general, experimental groups revealed higher levels of antibacterial activity against E. faecalis than against A. naeslundii (p value < 0.001). Notably, G2 could dramatically decrease the number of live bacteria up to near 92%. Conclusions The current study provides insight into the antibacterial property of an antibiotic-eluting I-PRF scaffold against a dual-species biofilm colonized inside the root canal. The fabricated scaffold contains not only the antibiotics but also the growth factors, which favor the regeneration.
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Aral K, Milward MR, Cooper PR. Dysregulation of Inflammasomes in Human Dental Pulp Cells Exposed to Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum. J Endod 2020; 46:1265-1272. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Primary versus post-treatment apical periodontitis: microbial composition, lipopolysaccharides and lipoteichoic acid levels, signs and symptoms. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 24:3169-3179. [PMID: 31933111 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-03191-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ghorbanzadeh R, Assadian H, Chiniforush N, Parker S, Pourakbari B, Ehsani B, Alikhani MY, Bahador A. Modulation of virulence in Enterococcus faecalis cells surviving antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation with reduced graphene oxide-curcumin: An ex vivo biofilm model. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 29:101643. [PMID: 31899382 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.101643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Revised: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enterococcus faecalis, as a major microorganism in persistent/secondary infections of endodontically treated teeth, is less likely to be eliminated during endodontic therapy. In this study, the effect of root canal disinfection and anti-virulence activities of photodynamic inactivation (PDI) of E. faecalis utilizing reduced graphene oxide-curcumin (rGO-Cur) as a photosensitizing agent following irradiation with light-emitting diode (LED), as well as intracellular ROS production were evaluated on ex vivo biofilms of E. faecalis in comparison with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as the traditional endodontic irrigation solution. MATERIALS AND METHODS After formulation and confirmation of synthesized rGO-Cur using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transformation infrared (FT-IR), UV-Vis spectra, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Zeta potential, the minimum biofilm inhibitory concentrations (MBICs) and in vitro anti-biofilm activity of rGO-Cur, light-emitting diode (LED) at the wavelength of 435 ± 20 nm, and rGO-Cur-PDI were determined against 4-week-old pre-formed biofilms of E. faecalis. After preparation of ex vivo biofilm model in root canals, the ex-vivo anti-biofilm potential of rGO-Cur, LED, and rGO-Cur-PDI against E. faecalis were analyzed using the XTT assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in comparison with NaOCl. The effects of sub-MBIC of rGO-Cur and NaOCl, sub-lethal dose of LED, and sub-significant inhibitory (SSI) potential of rGO-Cur-PDI for E. faecalis biofilms on virulence genes (efa, esp, gel, and fsr) expression of E. faecalis were analyzed using real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) assay. Intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) level was measured in rGO-Cur-PDI-treated bacterial cells compared to control cells with 2',7'-dichlorfluorescein-diacetate (DCFH-DA) fluorescent probe. RESULTS The FTIR, DLS, Zeta potential, SEM, and UV-Vis spectra analysis indicated the successful synthesis of rGO-Cur. The MBIC of rGO-Cur was 250 μg/ml, which inhibited the growth ofE. faecalis. LED showed insignificant anti-biofilm activity against E. faecalis even after treating for a long irradiation time (300 s). According to checkerboard assay, the MBIC value of rGO-Cur-PDI was reduced noticeably compared to the individual MBIC values of rGO-Cur and LED for E. faecalis. The expression levels of efa, esp, gel, and fsr genes in pre-formed E. faecalis biofilms were markedly reduced after rGO-Cur, rGO-Cur-PDI, and NaOCl treatment in comparison with the control group. Conversely, LED revealed no significant change in the expression of the virulence genes. The intracellular ROS assay showed a significant increase (8.3-fold) in rGO-Cur-PDI when compared to the control. CONCLUSION Our data support that rGO-Cur-PDI showed dual inhibitory effects on biofilm formation ability and virulence activity of E. faecalis with potential clinical applications for infection control in endodontics.
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- Department of Endodontics, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics, University of Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- Oral Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Plotino G, Grande NM, Mercade M. Photodynamic therapy in endodontics. Int Endod J 2018; 52:760-774. [PMID: 30548497 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that was initiated in 1900; however, it was not until the last decade that PDT regained attention for its several favourable features during the treatment of microbial infections in endodontics. Recently, several papers advocated its use for root canal treatment. The concept of photodynamic inactivation requires microbial exposure to either exogenous or endogenous photosensitizer molecules, followed by visible light energy, typically wavelengths in the red/near-infrared region that cause the excitation of the photosensitizers resulting in the production of singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen species that react with intracellular components and consequently produce cell inactivation and death. Recently, PDT has been suggested as a promising effective adjunct to standard antimicrobial intracanal cleaning and shaping for the treatment of periapical lesions. Current publications tested PDT in terms of bacterial load reduction in vivo, in vitro and ex vivo, showing promising results. The purpose of this article was to review the existing literature on PDT in the endodontic field regarding its mechanism of action, photosensitizers and light sources, limitations and clinical procedures. Although positive results have been demonstrated in vitro, there are considerably fewer in vivo investigations. In conclusion, more in vivo studies are needed on the use of antimicrobial PDT in root canal treatment.
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- Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Researcher IDIBELL Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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