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Harris DM, Sulewski JG. Photoinactivation and Photoablation of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Pathogens 2023; 12:1160. [PMID: 37764967 PMCID: PMC10535405 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12091160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Several types of phototherapy target human pathogens and Porphyromonas gingivitis (Pg) in particular. The various approaches can be organized into five different treatment modes sorted by different power densities, interaction times, effective wavelengths and mechanisms of action. Mode 1: antimicrobial ultraviolet (aUV); mode 2: antimicrobial blue light (aBL); mode 3: antimicrobial selective photothermolysis (aSP); mode 4: antimicrobial vaporization; mode 5: antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). This report reviews the literature to identify for each mode (a) the putative molecular mechanism of action; (b) the effective wavelength range and penetration depth; (c) selectivity; (d) in vitro outcomes; and (e) clinical trial/study outcomes as these elements apply to Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg). The characteristics of each mode influence how each is translated into the clinic.
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- David M. Harris
- Bio-Medical Consultants, Inc., Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA
- Department of Periodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Institute for Advanced Dental Technologies, Huntington Woods, MI 48070, USA
- Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc., Cerritos, CA 90703, USA
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Luchian I, Budală DG, Baciu ER, Ursu RG, Diaconu-Popa D, Butnaru O, Tatarciuc M. The Involvement of Photobiology in Contemporary Dentistry-A Narrative Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24043985. [PMID: 36835395 PMCID: PMC9961259 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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Light is an emerging treatment approach that is being used to treat many diseases and conditions such as pain, inflammation, and wound healing. The light used in dental therapy generally lies in visible and invisible spectral regions. Despite many positive results in the treatment of different conditions, this therapy still faces some skepticism, which has prevented its widespread adoption in clinics. The main reason for this skepticism is the lack of comprehensive information about the molecular, cellular, and tissular mechanisms of action, which underpin the positive effects of phototherapy. However, there is currently promising evidence in support of the use of light therapy across a spectrum of oral hard and soft tissues, as well as in a variety of important dental subspecialties, such as endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery. The merging of diagnostic and therapeutic light procedures is also seen as a promising area for future expansion. In the next decade, several light technologies are foreseen as becoming integral parts of modern dentistry practice.
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- Ionut Luchian
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence: (D.G.B.); (E.-R.B.)
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- Correspondence: (D.G.B.); (E.-R.B.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Interdisciplinarity (IX)—Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iaşi, Romania
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- Department of Dental Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Dental Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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Morio KA, Sternowski RH, Zeng E, Brogden KA. Antimicrobial Peptides and Biomarkers Induced by Ultraviolet Irradiation Have the Potential to Reduce Endodontic Inflammation and Facilitate Tissue Healing. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091979. [PMID: 36145725 PMCID: PMC9503046 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation can modulate host immune responses and this approach is a novel application for treating endodontic infections and inflammation in root canals. Methods: A dataset of UV-induced molecules was compiled from a literature search. A subset of this dataset was used to calculate expression log2 ratios of endodontic tissue molecules from HEPM cells and gingival fibroblasts after 255, 405, and 255/405 nm UV irradiation. Both datasets were analyzed using ingenuity pathway analysis (IPA, Qiagen, Germantown, MD, USA). Statistical significance was calculated using Fisher’s exact test and z-scores were calculated for IPA comparison analysis. Results: The dataset of 32 UV-induced molecules contained 9 antimicrobial peptides, 10 cytokines, 6 growth factors, 3 enzymes, 2 transmembrane receptors, and 2 transcription regulators. These molecules were in the IPA canonical pathway annotations for the wound healing signaling pathway (9/32, p = 3.22 × 10−11) and communication between immune cells (6/32, p = 8.74 × 10−11). In the IPA disease and function annotations, the 32 molecules were associated with an antimicrobial response, cell-to-cell signaling and interaction, cellular movement, hematological system development and function, immune cell trafficking, and inflammatory response. In IPA comparison analysis of the 13 molecules, the predicted activation or inhibition of pathways depended upon the cell type exposed, the wavelength of the UV irradiation used, and the time after exposure. Conclusions: UV irradiation activates and inhibits cellular pathways and immune functions. These results suggested that UV irradiation can activate innate and adaptive immune responses, which may supplement endodontic procedures to reduce infection, inflammation, and pain and assist tissues to heal.
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- Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- College of Dentistry, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Ardeshna A, Chavan K, Prakasam A, Ardeshna D, Shah D, Velliyagounder K. Effectiveness of Different Sterilization Methods on Clinical Orthodontic Materials. JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/03015742221109026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Orthodontic appliances such as wires and brackets received from manufacturers come unsterilized and may be contaminated with various microorganisms before being used in the mouth. In this study, we evaluated and identified the bacterial contamination on orthodontic appliances along with the disinfecting efficacy of ultraviolet (UV) light and various sterilization methods. Methods Different orthodontic appliances were obtained from manufacturers divided into 5 sterilization methods and a control group (control, UV, dry heat and steam autoclave, ethyl alcohol, and 2% glutaraldehyde). Microbiological and DNA sequencing was performed on the appliances to identify the contaminated bacteria. Results Bacterial contamination identified on the orthodontic appliances were Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Lactobacilli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus cereus. UV sterilization method effectively prevented the bacterial growth when compared to the control (unsterilized) orthodontic appliances. Conclusion We concluded that the orthodontic appliances received from the manufacturer showed bacterial contamination. All of the tested sterilization methods including UV light were effective in eliminating the bacterial contamination on the orthodontic appliances. Since UV light does not cause change in material properties and is cost effective with relative ease of use, its use in clinical practice for the disinfection of orthodontic appliances is suggested before placement in the mouth.
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- Anil Ardeshna
- Department of Orthodontics, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Oral Biology, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Using ultraviolet (UV) light emitting diodes (LED) to create sterile root canals and to treat endodontic infections. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2022.100397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Morio KA, Sternowski RH, Brogden KA. Dataset of endodontic microorganisms killed at 265 nm wavelength by an ultraviolet C light emitting diode in root canals of extracted, instrumented teeth. Data Brief 2022; 40:107750. [PMID: 35024392 PMCID: PMC8724968 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet C (UVC) light emitting diode (LED) can kill the endodontic pathogen Enterococcus faecalis and has the potential to kill other oral microorganisms associated with endodontic infections. This same bacteriocidal device shows great promise in the stimulation of periapical healing and pain reduction resulting from inflammation in root canals. Previously, we found that 255 nm UVC LED killed E. faecalis and induced the production of cellular biomarkers in HEPM cells and gingival fibroblasts (Morio et al., 2019). Here, we extend those findings and hypothesize that UVC LED at other wavelengths and power levels kill microorganisms associated with root canal infections. Units emitting UVC LED at 265 nm (12 mW), 265 nm (22.5 mW), and 280 nm (8 mW) wavelenths were assembled and the energy levels of their emissions were measured. The energy doses in millijoules (mJ) were calculated from the power readings of the meter (µW) × time of exposure (seconds). Ex vivo models of root canals were prepared in extracted, instrumented, single canal human premolars. Five cultures of microorganisms were treated with 265 nm (12 mW), 265 nm (22.5 mW), or 280 nm (8 mW) UVC LED on discs in laboratory assays and 4 cultures of microorganisms were treated with 265 nm (22.5 mW) UVC LED in root canals of extracted, instrumented teeth. After UVC LED treatment, all microorganisms were cultivated on microbiological media. Colony forming units (CFU) of viable microorganisms treated with UVC LED were counted and compared with those of viable microorganisms not treated with UVC LED as controls. Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference was used to determine statistical significances (0.05). Units emitting UVC LED at 265 nm (12 mW), 265 nm (22.5 mW), and 280 nm (8 mW) killed Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), E. faecalis, and Streptococcus sanguinis after 30-90 seconds of exposure in laboratory assays (p < 0.05). Microbial killing differed among treatment times, UVC LED wavelengths, power levels of each unit, and specific microorganism. The unit emitting UVC LED at 265 nm (22.5 mW) killed C. albicans, S. aureus, MRSA, and E. faecalis in 30 s in root canals of extracted, instrumented teeth (p < 0.05). This dataset can be reused to assess the ability of other wavelengths and power levels to kill microorganisms as well as improve procedures for treating endodontic infections and inflammation in root canals.
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- College of Dentistry, Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA United States
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Alharbi M, Bakitian F, Alenezi A. Evaluation of bactericidal effects of ultraviolet light C irradiation on cariogenic bacteria: An in vitro study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:406. [PMID: 34407791 PMCID: PMC8371794 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01767-x] [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: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Backgrounds Ultraviolet light C (UVL-C) irradiation has demonstrated an antimicrobial action against various pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the bactericidal effect of UVL-C irradiation against cariogenic oral bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) in single layers and colonies grown on solid surfaces. Methods Two different experiments were performed. In the first experiment, a single layer of Streptococcus mutans bacteria on agar plates was exposed to UVL-C irradiation at energies from 0 to 21 mWs/cm2. The second experiment was conducted to inhibit viability of bacterial colonies on solid surfaces. The samples were derived from saliva from a patient where bacteria were grown on plastic strips and then exposed to UVL-C. The highest energy was 1050 mWs/cm2. Results Exposure to 21 mWs/cm2 was bactericidal in single layers of Streptococcus mutans. The result for bacterial colonies on solid surfaces indicated only a bacteriostatic effect, even at energies of 1050 mWs/cm2. Conclusions Ultraviolet light C exhibits bactericidal effects on single layers of Streptococcus mutans but has a limited effect on bacterial colonies in a biofilm. It is a matter of debate whether these in vitro results would have the same effect in clinical setting.
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- Moayyad Alharbi
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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Qi M, Li X, Sun X, Li C, Tay FR, Weir MD, Dong B, Zhou Y, Wang L, Xu HHK. Novel nanotechnology and near-infrared photodynamic therapy to kill periodontitis-related biofilm pathogens and protect the periodontium. Dent Mater 2019; 35:1665-1681. [PMID: 31551152 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2019.08.115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Periodontal tissue destruction and tooth loss are increasingly a worldwide problem as the population ages. Periodontitis is caused by bacterial infection and biofilm plaque buildup. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to: (1) develop a near-infrared light (NIR)-triggered core-shell nanostructure of upconversion nanoparticles and TiO2 (UCNPs@TiO2), and (2) investigate its inhibitory effects via antibacterial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) against periodontitis-related pathogens. METHODS The core β-NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+ were synthesized via thermal decomposition and further modified with the TiO2 shell via a hydrothermal method. The core-shell structure and the upconversion fluorescence-induced aPDT treatment via 980nm laser were studied. Three periodontitis-related pathogens Streptococcus sanguinis (S. sanguinis), Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) were investigated. The killing activity against planktonic bacteria was detected by a time-kill assay. Single species 4-day biofilms on dentin were tested by live/dead staining, colony-forming units (CFU), and metabolic activity. RESULTS The hexagonal shaped UCNPs@TiO2 had an average diameter of 39.7nm. UCNPs@TiO2 nanoparticles had positively charged (+12.4mV) surface and were biocompatible and non-cytotoxic. Under the excitation of NIR light (980nm), the core NaYF4:Yb3+,Tm3+ UCNPs could emit intense ultraviolet (UV) light, which further triggered the aPDT function of the shell TiO2 via energy transfer, thereby realizing the remarkable antibacterial effects against planktons and biofilms of periodontitis-associated pathogens. NIR-triggered UCNPs@TiO2 achieved much greater reduction in biofilms than control (p<0.05). Biofilm CFU was reduced by 3-4 orders of magnitude via NIR-triggered aPDT, which is significantly greater than that of negative control and commercial aPDT control groups. The killing efficacy of UCNPs@TiO2-based aPDT against the three species was ranked to be: S. sanguinis<F. nucleatum=P. gingivalis. Metabolic activities of biofilms were also greatly reduced via NIR-triggered aPDT (p<0.05). SIGNIFICANCE Upconversion fluorescence-based aPDT achieved strong inhibiting effects against all three species of periodontitis-related pathogens. This novel nanotechnology demonstrated a high promise to inhibit periodontitis, with exciting potential to combat other oral infectious diseases such as deep endodontic infections.
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- Manlin Qi
- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China
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- The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Oral Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Center for Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Aung N, Aoki A, Takeuchi Y, Hiratsuka K, Katagiri S, Kong S, Shujaa Addin A, Meinzer W, Sumi Y, Izumi Y. The Effects of Ultraviolet Light-Emitting Diodes with Different Wavelengths on Periodontopathic Bacteria In Vitro. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2019; 37:288-297. [PMID: 31084561 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2018.4514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to examine effects of recently developed ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs) wavelengths on in vitro growth and gene expression of cultural periodontopathic bacteria, and on viability of experimental gingival fibroblasts. Materials and methods: Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Streptococcus oralis were irradiated by UV LEDs (265, 285, 310, 365, and 448 nm) at 600 mJ/cm2 and grown anaerobically in vitro. The colony forming units were counted after 1 week. Cell morphology was observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to investigate gene expression changes by 310 nm irradiation. Viability of the irradiated human gingival fibroblasts was evaluated using WST-8 assay. Results: Both 265 and 285 nm resulted in the complete death of bacteria and fibroblasts, whereas 310 nm caused partial killing and suppression of bacterial growth and much less damage to the fibroblasts in vitro. Both 365 and 448 nm resulted in no significant change. SEM showed that P. gingivalis cells gradually degraded from day 2 or 3 and were severely destructed on day 5 for 265, 285, and 310 nm. The 310 nm irradiation transiently suppressed the transcripts of SOS response- and cell division-relative genes. Conclusions: Both 265 and 285 nm may induce powerful bactericidal effects and severe fibroblast phototoxicity, and 310 nm may induce partial killing or growth suppression of bacterial cells with much less fibroblast phototoxicity. UV lights may have potential for bacterial suppression, with situations dependent on wavelength, in periodontal and peri-implant therapy.
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- Nay Aung
- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 2 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Nihon University School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Matsudo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- 3 Center of Advanced Medicine for Dental and Oral Diseases, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- 1 Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Sheth NC, Rathod YV, Shenoi PR, Shori DD, Khode RT, Khadse AP. Evaluation of new technique of sterilization using biological indicator. J Conserv Dent 2017; 20:346-350. [PMID: 29386784 PMCID: PMC5767831 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_253_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: A novel technique of sterilization of endodontic files is introduced in this article. Aims: Newly introduced sterilization unit, named “SteriFast” is compared with autoclave and glass bead sterilizer using biological indicator. Materials and Methods: Spore strips of Bacillus pumilus were cultured in nutrient broth. This cultured media was used to contaminate the experimental samples of endodontic files. These contaminated files were sterilized using three different techniques. The sterilized files were transferred into nutrient medium under aseptic condition. The results were observed after 24 h, 48 h, and 7 days. Results: The results showed that autoclave and new sterilization device (SteriFast) showed complete sterilization. The files sterilized using glass bead sterilizer showed bacterial growth (80%). Conclusions: Thus, it proves that autoclave and SteriFast are ideal techniques of sterilization of endodontic files. Glass bead sterilizer does not completely sterilize the files. The article also compares SteriFast and autoclave in other aspects such as its design, basic principle, advantages, and disadvantages. The article also describes features and design of SteriFast, used for all kind of small dental instruments.
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- Nomal Chintan Sheth
- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentisty and Endodontics, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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Mohammad SG, Baroudi K. Assessment of the potential of Allium sativum oil as a new medicament for non-vital pulpotomy of primary teeth. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2015; 5:314-20. [PMID: 26312232 PMCID: PMC4547447 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.161762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to compare the clinical and radiographic effects of Allium sativum oil and formocresol in nonvital pulpotomy in primary teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty children ranging in age from 4 to 8 years were included in the study. In every one of those children, pulpotomy was indicated for the primary molars. Pulpotomy procedure was performed and the radicular pulp tissue of one molar was capped with A. sativum oil in a cotton pellet while the other molar was capped with formocresol. The teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically before and after 6 months using standard clinical and radiographic criteria. Statistically, these results revealed significant difference between the radiographic findings of nonvital pulpotomy in primary molars with the two medicaments. Statistical analysis was performed using independent t-test and paired t-test at the significance level of α = 0.05. RESULTS A. sativum oil has potent antibacterial properties that enable it to combat intracanal microbes in the infected pulp of primary molars. Better results were obtained when A. sativum oil was used. CONCLUSION A. sativum oil had more powerful effects than formocresol on the infected pulp of primary nonvital molars.
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- Shukry Gamal Mohammad
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Egypt ; Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Alfarabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Alfarabi Colleges, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mohammad SG, Baroudi K. Bacteriological evaluation of Allium sativum oil as a new medicament for pulpotomy of primary teeth. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent 2015; 5:125-30. [PMID: 25992338 PMCID: PMC4415331 DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.155738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: To compare the effects of Allium sativum oil and formocresol on the pulp tissue of the pulpotomized teeth. Materials and Methods: Twenty children were selected for this study. All children had a pair of non-vital primary molars. A sterile paper point was dipped in the root canals prior to the mortal pulpotomy. These paper points were collected in transfer media and immediately transported to the microbiological lab to be investigated microbiologically (for Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus). Then the procedure of mortal pulpotomy was performed. After 2 weeks, the cotton pellets were removed and sterile paper points were dipped in the root canals for microbiological examination. Then comparison between the count of bacteria before and after treatment was conducted. Statistical analysis was performed using independent t-test and paired t-test at the significance level of α = 0.05. Results: After application of both medicaments, there was a marked decrease in S. mutans and L. acidophilus counts. The difference between the mean of log values of the count before and after the application was highly significant for both medicaments (P < 0.05); however, better results were obtained when A. sativum oil was used. Conclusion: A. sativum oil had more powerful antimicrobial effects than formocresol on the bacteria of the infected root canals.
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- Shukry Gamal Mohammad
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Cario, Egypt ; Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Al-Farabi Colleges, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Schmid S, Bevilacqua C, Crutz-Le Coq AM. Alternative sigma factor σH activates competence gene expression in Lactobacillus sakei. BMC Microbiol 2012; 12:32. [PMID: 22409597 PMCID: PMC3364868 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2180-12-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2011] [Accepted: 03/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Alternative sigma factors trigger various adaptive responses. Lactobacillus sakei, a non-sporulating meat-borne bacterium, carries an alternative sigma factor seemingly orthologous to σ(H) of Bacillus subtilis, best known for its contribution to the initiation of a large starvation response ultimately leading to sporulation. As the role of σ(H)-like factors has been little studied in non-sporulating bacteria, we investigated the function of σ(H) in L. sakei. RESULTS Transcription of sigH coding for σ(H) was hardly affected by entry into stationary phase in our laboratory conditions. Twenty-five genes potentially regulated by σ(H) in L. sakei 23 K were revealed by genome-wide transcriptomic profiling of sigH overexpression and/or quantitative PCR analysis. More than half of them are involved in the synthesis of a DNA uptake machinery linked to genetic competence, and in DNA metabolism; however, σ(H) overproduction did not allow detectable genetic transformation. σ(H) was found to be conserved in the L. sakei species. CONCLUSION Our results are indicative of the existence of a genetic competence state activated by σ(H) in L. sakei, and sustain the hypothesis that σ(H)-like factors in non sporulating Firmicutes share this common function with the well-known ComX of naturally transformable streptococci.
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Affiliation(s)
- Solveig Schmid
- UMR1319 Micalis, INRA F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
- UMR Micalis, AgroParisTech, INRA F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
- Conceptus SAS, 50 avenue de Saint Cloud, F-78000 Versailles, France
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- UMR1313 Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative, plateforme ICE, INRA F-78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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Oyama T, Nakano MH, Arai T, Kato D, Maeda N. In Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Iontophoresis against Enterococcus faecalis, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Bacillus subtilis. J Oral Biosci 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1349-0079(09)80029-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Metzger Z, Better H, Abramovitz I. Immediate root canal disinfection with ultraviolet light: an ex vivo feasibility study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 104:425-33. [PMID: 17709074 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2007] [Revised: 03/23/2007] [Accepted: 03/23/2007] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The study was designed to test application of ultraviolet light to root canal walls, as a mean of complementary immediate disinfection after the use of sodium hypochlorite. STUDY DESIGN Root canals were infected ex vivo with Enterococcus faecalis for 48 hours. Non-attached bacteria were washed away, and the remaining attached bacteria were subjected to disinfection, with 5% sodium hypochlorite alone or followed by exposure to ultraviolet light (254 nm, 300 mJ/cm(2)). Root canals were then tested for remaining viable bacteria. Canals were obturated and tested again after 14 days. RESULTS Sodium hypochlorite alone achieved negative cultures in only 47% of the cases, but 96% was achieved with sodium hypochlorite followed by ultraviolet light (P < .001). This status was also maintained after 14 days. CONCLUSIONS Illumination of root canals with ultraviolet light may be an effective supplementary means to achieve immediate disinfection of infected root canals.
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- Zvi Metzger
- Department of Oral Biology, Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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