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Dang MH, Cai JN, Choi HM, Kim D, Oh HW, Jeon JG. Difference in formation of a dental multi-species biofilm according to substratum direction. Arch Oral Biol 2024; 164:106002. [PMID: 38759390 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2024.106002] [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: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the difference in dental biofilm formation according to substratum direction, using an artificial biofilm model. METHODS A three-species biofilm, consisting of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus oralis, and Actinomyces naeslundii, was formed on saliva-coated hydroxyapatite (sHA) discs oriented in three directions: downward (the discs placed in the direction of gravity), vertical (the discs placed parallel to the direction of gravity), and upward (the discs placed in opposite direction of gravity). The biofilms at 22 h and 46 h of age were analyzed using microbiological and biochemical methods, fluorescence-based assays, and scanning electron microscopy to investigate difference in bacterial adhesion, early and mature biofilm formation. RESULTS The biofilms formed in the upward direction displayed the most complex structure, with the highest number and biovolume of bacteria, as well as the lowest pH conditions at both time points. The vertical and downward directions, however, had only scattered and small bacterial colonies. In the 22-h-old biofilms, the proportion of S. oralis was similar to, or slightly higher than, that of S. mutans in all directions of substratum surfaces. However, in the 46-h-old biofilms, S. mutans became the dominant bacteria in all directions, especially in the vertical and upward directions. CONCLUSIONS The direction of the substratum surface could impact the proportion of bacteria and cariogenic properties of the multi-species biofilm. Biofilms in an upward direction may exhibit a higher cariogenic potential, followed by those in the vertical and downward directions, which could be related to gravity.
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- Minh-Huy Dang
- Department of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue City, Viet Nam; Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Stomatology, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, People's Republic of China; Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dentistry, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, College of Dentistry, WonKwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
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Sampaio C, Delbem ACB, Hosida TY, Fernandes AVP, do Amaral B, de Morais LA, Monteiro DR, Pessan JP. Amount of Dentifrice and Fluoride Concentration Affect the pH and Inorganic Composition of Dual-Species Biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:562. [PMID: 38675223 PMCID: PMC11054664 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16040562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This work assessed the influence of the amount of dentifrice and fluoride (F) concentration in the product on the pH and inorganic components of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans dual-species biofilms. The biofilms were treated with suspensions of fluoride dentifrices containing 550 or 1100 ppm of F (550 F or 1100 F, respectively) administered at comparable intensities: (i-1) 550 F/0.08 g or 1100 F/0.04 g; (i-2) 550 F/0.16 g or 1100 F/0.08 g; and (i-3) 550 F/0.32 g or 1100 F/0.16 g. A placebo dentifrice (without NaF, 0.32 g) was used as a negative control. After the last treatment, the biofilm pH was measured and the F, calcium (Ca), and phosphorus (P) concentrations were determined. Data were subjected to an ANOVA/Kruskal-Wallis test, and a Student-Newman-Keuls test. The highest biofilm pH and F concentrations (biomass and fluid) were observed for 1100 F at i-3. Overall, 1100 F resulted in F levels similar to 550 F for i-1 and i-2. In addition, 550 F applied at i-2 and i-3 led to higher F in the biomass/fluid compared to 1100 F applied at i-1 and i-2, respectively. In biomass, the lowest Ca concentrations were observed for 1100 F at i-3. The conclusion drawn is that the treatment intensity holds greater significance as a parameter compared to the concentration of F or the amount of dentifrice when considered individually.
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- Caio Sampaio
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
- Graduate Program in Health Sciences, University of Western São Paulo (UNOESTE), Presidente Prudente 19050-920, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba 16015-050, SP, Brazil; (A.C.B.D.); (T.Y.H.); (A.V.P.F.); (B.d.A.); (L.A.d.M.); (D.R.M.); (J.P.P.)
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Jin P, Wang L, Chen D, Chen Y. Unveiling the complexity of early childhood caries: Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans cooperative strategies in carbohydrate metabolism and virulence. J Oral Microbiol 2024; 16:2339161. [PMID: 38606339 PMCID: PMC11008315 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2024.2339161] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the mechanisms underlying the virulence changes in early childhood caries (ECC) caused by Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), with a focus on carbohydrate metabolism and environmental acidification. Methods A review of literature was conducted to understand the symbiotic relationship between C. albicans and S. mutans, and their role in the pathogenesis of ECC. The review also examined how their interactions influence carbohydrate metabolism and environmental acidification in the oral cavity. Results C. albicans and S. mutans play crucial roles in the onset and progression of ECC. C. albicans promotes the adhesion and accumulation of S. mutans, while S. mutans creates an environment favorable for the growth of C. albicans. Their interactions, especially through carbohydrate metabolism, strengthen their pathogenic potential. The review highlights the importance of understanding these mechanisms for the development of effective management and treatment protocols for ECC. Conclusion The symbiotic relationship between C. albicans and S. mutans, and their interactions through carbohydrate metabolism and environmental acidification, are key factors in the pathogenesis of ECC. A comprehensive understanding of these mechanisms is crucial for developing effective strategies to manage and treat ECC.
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- Pingping Jin
- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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- Wuxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu, China
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Matar MA, Darwish SS, Salma RS, Lotfy WA. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Enamelast® and Fluor defender® fluoride varnishes against Streptococcus mutans biofilm: an in vitro study in primary teeth. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2023; 24:549-558. [PMID: 37525011 PMCID: PMC10600041 DOI: 10.1007/s40368-023-00811-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of the current work was to compare the antibacterial activity of Enamelast® and Fluor defender® fluoride varnish on biofilm generation by Streptococcus mutans on extracted primary teeth. METHODS Thirty-six primary molars were collected and sliced into seventy-two test model disks. All specimens were examined, and the cracked or broken ones were discarded. A total number of specimens (n = 54) were divided into two experimental analyses viz; biofilm formation (n = 27) and microscopic examination (n = 27). Specimens of each analysis were tested under different experimental conditions: a negative control group (n = 9), Fluor defender group (n = 9), and Enamelast group (n = 9). Following treatment, biofilms were generated by adherent Streptococcus mutans on the test model disks on three time intervals: 24 h (n = 3), 48 h (n = 3), and 72 h (n = 3) for each analysis. Then, for biofilm formation analysis, the biofilm was detected spectrophotometrically at 620 nm after being stained by crystal violet. For microscopical analysis, the surfaces of the test model disks were visualized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and each image was processed and analyzed using ImageJ software. RESULTS At 48 and 72 h, Enamelast® and Fluor defender®-treated group showed significantly (p < 0.001) slight adhered bacterial cells when compared with the negative control group as revealed by the absorbance and SEM. Compared with the Fluor defender®-treated group, the absorbance of the Enamelast®-treated group showed a significant (p < 0.001) increase by approximately 7- and 16.5-fold at 48 and 72 h, respectively. Similarly, SEM showed that the number of bacterial cells adhered to enamel surfaces in the Fluor defender®-treated group was significantly (p < 0.001) fewer than the Enamelast®-treated group by approximately 36.55% and 20.62% at 48 and 72 h after exposure, respectively. CONCLUSION We conclude that the anti-biofilm activity of Fluor defender® against Streptococcus mutans was significantly (p < 0.001) greater than Enamelast® fluoride varnish. The use of Fluor defender® is encouraged as a preventive measure in children with the high risk of developing dental caries.
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- M A Matar
- Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry El Alamein, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST), Alamein, Egypt.
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Pharos University in Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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Ruan H, Aulova A, Ghai V, Pandit S, Lovmar M, Mijakovic I, Kádár R. Polysaccharide-based antibacterial coating technologies. Acta Biomater 2023; 168:42-77. [PMID: 37481193 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.07.023] [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: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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To tackle antimicrobial resistance, a global threat identified by the United Nations, is a common cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) and is responsible for significant costs on healthcare systems, a substantial amount of research has been devoted to developing polysaccharide-based strategies that prevent bacterial attachment and biofilm formation on surfaces. Polysaccharides are essential building blocks for life and an abundant renewable resource that have attracted much attention due to their intrinsic remarkable biological potential antibacterial activities. If converted into efficient antibacterial coatings that could be applied to a broad range of surfaces and applications, polysaccharide-based coatings could have a significant potential global impact. However, the ultimate success of polysaccharide-based antibacterial materials will be determined by their potential for use in manufacturing processes that are scalable, versatile, and affordable. Therefore, in this review we focus on recent advances in polysaccharide-based antibacterial coatings from the perspective of fabrication methods. We first provide an overview of strategies for designing polysaccharide-based antimicrobial formulations and methods to assess the antibacterial properties of coatings. Recent advances on manufacturing polysaccharide-based coatings using some of the most common polysaccharides and fabrication methods are then detailed, followed by a critical comparative overview of associated challenges and opportunities for future developments. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Our review presents a timely perspective by being the first review in the field to focus on advances on polysaccharide-based antibacterial coatings from the perspective of fabrication methods along with an overview of strategies for designing polysaccharide-based antimicrobial formulations, methods to assess the antibacterial properties of coatings as well as a critical comparative overview of associated challenges and opportunities for future developments. Meanwhile this work is specifically targeted at an audience focused on featuring critical information and guidelines for developing polysaccharide-based coatings. Including such a complementary work in the journal could lead to further developments on polysaccharide antibacterial applications.
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- Hengzhi Ruan
- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; Wellspect Healthcare AB, 431 21 Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.
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- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC), Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden.
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Rosenauer T, Basche S, Flemming J, Hannig C, König B, Hannig M. Direct and indirect effects of different dentifrices on the initial bacterial colonization of enamel in situ overnight. Int J Dent Hyg 2023; 21:178-187. [PMID: 35075780 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12581] [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: 08/26/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the direct and indirect influence of fluoridated toothpastes and fluoride-free toothpaste with hydroxyapatite (HAP) as active ingredient on initial bacterial colonization on enamel in situ. METHODS For this clinical-experimental pilot study, eight subjects were instructed to brush their teeth with three different toothpastes (Elmex® : 1400 ppm AmF, Meridol® : 1400 ppm AmF +SnF2, Karex® : HAP), using each for two consecutive days. As a control, brushing without toothpaste was performed. To evaluate bacterial colonization, subject wore splints with buccally placed bovine enamel platelets overnight. Two modes were tested. In a first pass (regimen A), the splints were inserted after toothbrushing to examine the indirect effects of the dentifrices. In order to investigate the direct effects, the specimens were brushed in situ in a second pass (regimen B). Biofilm formation was visualized and quantified using fluorescence microscopy (DAPI and BacLight) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). RESULTS For brushing regimen A (indirect effect of dentifrices), no statistical differences were detected between any of the tested dentifrices or the control. Likewise, no statistically significant differences were recorded for brushing regimen B (direct effect of dentifrices). Furthermore, no differences between the different brushing techniques were determined with regard to the ultrastructure of the overnight biofilm. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of the present pilot study, it can be concluded that in patients with good oral hygiene, dentifrices and their chemical composition have no statistically significant effect on the initial bacterial colonization of enamel platelets in situ, irrespectively of the mode of application.
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- Tobias Rosenauer
- Clinic of Operative and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative and Pediatric Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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Effects of Sodium Hexametaphosphate and Fluoride on the pH and Inorganic Components of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans Biofilm after Sucrose Exposure. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11081044. [PMID: 36009913 PMCID: PMC9405115 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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In order to improve the anticaries effects of fluoridated products, the supplementation of these products has been considered a promising alternative for caries control. This study evaluated the effects of sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP) and/or fluoride (F) on the inorganic components and pH of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans dual-species biofilms. The biofilms were treated 72, 78, and 96 h after the beginning of their formation with 0.25, 0.5, or 1% HMP-containing solutions with or without F (500 ppm, as sodium fluoride). F-containing solutions (500 ppm and 1100 ppm) and artificial saliva were used as controls. The biofilms were exposed to a 20% sucrose solution after the third treatment. Along with the biofilm pH, the concentrations of F, calcium, phosphorus (P), and HMP were determined. HMP, combined with F, increased F levels and decreased P levels in the biofilm fluid compared to that of the solution with 500 ppm F. Exposure to sucrose decreased the concentrations of all ions in the biomass, except for HMP; 1% HMP, combined with F, promoted the highest pH. It can be concluded that HMP affected the inorganic composition of the biofilm and exerted a buffering effect on the biofilm pH.
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Holguin-Loya B, Soto-Barreras U, Martinez-Martinez R, Martinez-Mata G, Sanin L, Nevarez-Rascon M, Dominguez-Perez R. Relationship between fluoride exposure and count of Streptococcus mutans in supragingival biofilm of mexican scholar children. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:211-216. [PMID: 35028040 PMCID: PMC8739274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background/purpose The use of fluoride is known to reduce the risk of dental caries. There is limited information on the relationship between Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and fluoride exposure. This study investigated the association between the count of S. mutans on supragingival biofilm and fluoride exposure of scholar children. Materials and methods In this cross-sectional study, 56 children from 9 to 11 years of age were selected. Fluoride concentration in drinking water, urine and saliva of each participant were assessed. The count of S. mutans was estimated by calculating the DNA copy number through a quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay. Also, sociodemographic data, oral and general health information and variables related to caries risk were evaluated. A stepwise multiple linear regression was performed in all caries related predictor variables with the count of S. mutans as the dependent variable. Results The multiple linear regression analysis showed that the concentration of fluoride in saliva (β = −3.029, p < 0.001) and urine (β = −2.057, p = 0.017), time of last visit to the dentist (β = 1.968, p = 0.001), plaque index (β = 1.637, p = 0.006) and number of surfaces with codes 3–6 (D3-6MFS) of ICDAS II criteria (β = 0.283, p = 0.076) were significantly associated with the count of S. mutans (Adjusted R square = 0.427, p < 0.001). Conclusion Fluoride levels in urine and saliva were negatively associated with the count of S. mutans in supragingival biofilm. Plaque index, D3-6MFS and time of last visit to the dentist showed a positive association.
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- B Holguin-Loya
- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Maestría en Ciencias Odontológicas, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, SLP, México
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- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México
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- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Santiago de Querétaro, México
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Effects of brief sodium fluoride treatments on the growth of early and mature cariogenic biofilms. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18290. [PMID: 34521969 PMCID: PMC8440647 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97905-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Although fluoride has been widely used as a preventive agent for dental caries, the effects of fluoride on the activities of biofilms in different stages of cariogenic biofilm formation are less studied. This study was designed to investigate the antibiofilm activity of sodium fluoride during the early and mature stages of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) biofilm formation. S. mutans biofilms were formed on saliva-coated hydroxyapatite disks. In the early (0-46 h) and mature (46-94 h) biofilm stages, the biofilms were treated with different concentrations of fluoride (250, 500, 1000, 2000 ppm; 5 times in total, 1 min/treatment). Acidogenicity, dry weight, colony-forming units (CFUs), water-soluble/insoluble extracellular polysaccharides (EPSs), and intracellular polysaccharides were analysed, and confocal laser scanning microscopy images were obtained of the two stages of biofilms to determine antibiofilm activities of fluoride at varying concentrations during the formation of early and mature biofilms. In the early stages of cariogenic biofilm formation, test groups with all fluoride concentrations significantly inhibited the growth of S. mutans biofilms. The antibiofilm and anti-EPS formation activities of the brief fluoride treatments increased with a concentration-dependent pattern. At the mature biofilm stage, only the 2000 ppm fluoride treatment group significantly inhibited biofilm accumulation, activity, and intracellular/extracellular polysaccharide content compared with those of the control and other fluoride treatment groups. The antimicrobial effect of fluoride treatment on the growth of S. mutans biofilms was linked with the stage of cariogenic biofilm formation. The inhibition of S. mutans biofilm growth by fluoride treatment was easier in the early formation stage than in the mature stage. Fluoride treatment in the early stage of cariogenic biofilm formation may be an effective approach to controlling cariogenic biofilm development and preventing dental caries.
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The influence of biofilm maturation on fluoride's anticaries efficacy. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:1269-1282. [PMID: 34328559 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04100-6] [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: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES (1) To explore the influence of biofilm maturation and timing of exposure on fluoride anticaries efficacy and (2) to explore biofilm recovery post-treatment. METHODS Bovine enamel specimens were utilized in a pH cycling model (28 subgroups [n = 18]). Each subgroup received different treatments [exposure]: sodium fluoride [NaF]; stannous fluoride [SnF2]; amine fluoride [AmF]; and de-ionized water [DIW], at a specific period: early: days 1-4; middle: days 3-6; and late: days 7-10. During non-exposure periods, pH cycling included DIW instead of fluorides. Objective 1: part 1 (cycling for 4, 6, or 10 days). Part 2 (cycling for 10 days). Objective 2: early exposure: three sample collection time points (immediate, 3 days, and 6 days post-treatment); middle exposure: two sample collection time points (immediate, 4 days post-treatment). The enamel and biofilm were analyzed ([surface microhardness; mineral loss; lesion depth]; [lactate dehydrogenase enzyme activity; exopolysaccharide amount; viability]). Data were analyzed using ANOVA (p = 0.05). RESULTS Objective 1: Early exposure to fluorides produced protective effects against lesion progression in surface microhardness and mineral loss, but not for lesion depth. Objective 2: Early exposure slowed the demineralization process. SnF2 and AmF were superior to NaF in reducing LDH and EPS values, regardless of exposure time. They also prevented biofilm recovery. CONCLUSION Earlier exposure to SnF2 and AmF may result in less tolerant biofilm. Early fluoride treatment may produce a protective effect against demineralization. SnF2 and AmF may be the choice to treat older biofilm and prevent biofilm recovery. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The study provides an understanding of biofilm-fluoride interaction with mature biofilm (e.g., hard-to-reach areas, orthodontic patients) and fluoride's sustainable effect hours/days after brushing.
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Zhou L, Wong HM, Li QL. Anti-Biofouling Coatings on the Tooth Surface and Hydroxyapatite. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:8963-8982. [PMID: 33223830 PMCID: PMC7671468 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s281014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Dental plaque is one type of biofouling on the tooth surface that consists of a diverse population of microorganisms and extracellular matrix and causes oral diseases and even systematic diseases. Numerous studies have focused on preventing bacteria and proteins on tooth surfaces, especially with anti-biofouling coatings. Anti-biofouling coatings can be stable and sustainable over the long term on the tooth surface in the complex oral environment. In this review, numerous anti-biofouling coatings on the tooth surface and hydroxyapatite (as the main component of dental hard tissue) were summarized based on their mechanisms, which include three major strategies: antiprotein and antibacterial adhesion through chemical modification, contact killing through the modification of antimicrobial agents, and antibacterial agent release. The first strategy of coatings can resist the adsorption of proteins and bacteria. However, these coatings use passive strategies and cannot kill bacteria. The second strategy can interact with the cell membrane of bacteria to cause bacterial death. Due to the possibility of delivering a high antibacterial agent concentration locally, the third strategy is recommended and will be the trend of local drug use in dentistry in the future.
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- Li Zhou
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR999077, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases Research of Anhui Province, College and Hospital of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei230000, People’s Republic of China
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Pandit S, Fazilati M, Gaska K, Derouiche A, Nypelö T, Mijakovic I, Kádár R. The Exo-Polysaccharide Component of Extracellular Matrix is Essential for the Viscoelastic Properties of Bacillus subtilis Biofilms. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21186755. [PMID: 32942569 PMCID: PMC7555405 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21186755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Bacteria are known to form biofilms on various surfaces. Biofilms are multicellular aggregates, held together by an extracellular matrix, which is composed of biological polymers. Three principal components of the biofilm matrix are exopolysaccharides (EPS), proteins, and nucleic acids. The biofilm matrix is essential for biofilms to remain organized under mechanical stress. Thanks to their polymeric nature, biofilms exhibit both elastic and viscous mechanical characteristics; therefore, an accurate mechanical description needs to take into account their viscoelastic nature. Their viscoelastic properties, including during their growth dynamics, are crucial for biofilm survival in many environments, particularly during infection processes. How changes in the composition of the biofilm matrix affect viscoelasticity has not been thoroughly investigated. In this study, we used interfacial rheology to study the contribution of the EPS component of the matrix to viscoelasticity of Bacillus subtilis biofilms. Two strategies were used to specifically deplete the EPS component of the biofilm matrix, namely (i) treatment with sub-lethal doses of vitamin C and (ii) seamless inactivation of the eps operon responsible for biosynthesis of the EPS. In both cases, the obtained results suggest that the EPS component of the matrix is essential for maintaining the viscoelastic properties of bacterial biofilms during their growth. If the EPS component of the matrix is depleted, the mechanical stability of biofilms is compromised and the biofilms become more susceptible to eradication by mechanical stress.
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- Santosh Pandit
- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 10, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; (S.P.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden;
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden;
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK;
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 10, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; (S.P.); (A.D.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden;
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Chalmers, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemivägen 10, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden; (S.P.); (A.D.)
- Correspondence: (I.M.); (R.K.)
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- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden;
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Chalmers, 412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
- Correspondence: (I.M.); (R.K.)
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Ayoub HM, Gregory RL, Tang Q, Lippert F. The anti-caries efficacy of three fluoride compounds at increasing maturation of a microcosm biofilm. Arch Oral Biol 2020; 117:104781. [PMID: 32622258 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104781] [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: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the anti-caries efficacy of three fluoride compounds at increasing maturation of a microcosm biofilm. DESIGN Microcosm biofilm, obtained from saliva collected from three donors (IRB #1406440799), was grown on enamel samples (n = 18/group) for 24-h (Brain Heart Infusion; 0.2 % sucrose). Then, pH cycling model started. Three maturations were explored (4d, 8d, and 12d). The pH cycling consisted of daily 2 × 5 min treatments (NaF, SnF2, AmF: 287.5 ppm F, and de-ionized water [DIW]), 4 × 10 min remineralization (BHI, no sucrose, pH 7.0), and 3 × 2:15 h demineralization (BHI, 1% sucrose, pH 4.5). We analyzed the enamel (surface microhardness [VHNchange], integrated mineral loss [ΔZ], lesion depth [L]), and the biofilm (viability [log10 CFU/mL], lactic acid production [LDH], and exopolysaccharide [EPS] amount). Data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA (p = 0.05). RESULTS The interaction between tested variables was significant for VHNchange, viability, LDH, EPS (p = 0.0354, p = 0.0001, p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001), but not for L (p = 0.2412) or ΔZ (p = 0.6811). LDH and EPS analyses exhibited more tolerance of mature biofilm against NaF (LDH and EPS p < 0.0001); NaF-treated groups demonstrated significantly lower results than the control in the 12d group. The effect of SnF2 and AmF continued over time. VHNchange, L, and ΔZ: The effect of SnF2 and AmF was higher than NaF and DIW. L and ΔZ did not result in significant differences over time (all treatments). Within each maturation, fluoride compounds demonstrated statistically significantly lower L and ΔZ values than DIW. CONCLUSIONS Biofilm's maturation may influence the selection of fluoride compounds to achieve an optimum cariostatic effect.
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- Hadeel M Ayoub
- King Saud University, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dental Health Department, P.O. Box 145111, Riyadh, 4545, Saudi Arabia; Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, 1121 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA; Indiana University, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research & Policy, 1110 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care, 1121 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University, School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, 410 W. 10th Street, HITS 3000, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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- Indiana University, School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, 415 Lansing Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
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Singh P, Pandit S, Mokkapati VRSS, Garnæs J, Mijakovic I. A Sustainable Approach for the Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Solibacillus isronensis sp. and Their Application in Biofilm Inhibition. Molecules 2020; 25:E2783. [PMID: 32560208 PMCID: PMC7355478 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25122783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The use of bacteria as nanofactories for the green synthesis of nanoparticles is considered a sustainable approach, owing to the stability, biocompatibility, high yields and facile synthesis of nanoparticles. The green synthesis provides the coating or capping of biomolecules on nanoparticles surface, which confer their biological activity. In this study, we report green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by an environmental isolate; named as AgNPs1, which showed 100% 16S rRNA sequence similarity with Solibacillus isronensis. UV/visible analysis (UV/Vis), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to characterize the synthesized nanoparticles. The stable nature of nanoparticles was studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Further, these nanoparticles were tested for biofilm inhibition against Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The AgNPs showed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values of 3.12 µg/mL and 6.25 µg/mL for E. coli, and 1.56 µg/mL and 3.12 µg/mL for P. aeruginosa, respectively.
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- Priyanka Singh
- The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark;
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden; (S.P.); (V.M.)
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- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden; (S.P.); (V.M.)
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- Danish Institute of Fundamental Metrology, Kogle Allé 5, DK 2970 Hoersholm, Denmark;
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- The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Lyngby, Denmark;
- Systems and Synthetic Biology Division, Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden; (S.P.); (V.M.)
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Huang Q, Wang S, Sun Y, Shi C, Yang H, Lu Z. Effects of Ag/ZnO nanocomposite at sub-minimum inhibitory concentrations on virulence factors of Streptococcus mutans. Arch Oral Biol 2019; 111:104640. [PMID: 31884336 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2019.104640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), the main pathogen of dental caries, could be well killed by Ag/ZnO nanocomposite. However, effects on virulence factors remain to be elucidated. This study investigated effects of Ag/ZnO at sub-minimum inhibitory concentrations (sub-MICs) on virulence factors of S. mutans and related genes expressions. DESIGN Effects of Ag/ZnO on the growth of S. mutans was investigated by growth curves and MTT staining method. The influence of Ag/ZnO at sub-MICs on biofilm formation was measured by the crystal violet staining method and observed by a scanning electron microscopy. Adherence, cell-surface hydrophobicity, acidogenicity and extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) of S. mutans after treatment by Ag/ZnO at sub-MICs were also investigated. Virulence factors related genes expressions after treated by Ag/ZnO at 1/2 MIC was conducted by the quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) method. RESULTS Sub-MICs of Ag/ZnO exhibited a dose-dependent inhibition on the virulence factors of S. mutans. Specially, Ag/ZnO at 1/2 MIC decreased 69.00 % biofilm formation, 31.78 % sucrose-independent and 48.08 % sucrose-dependent adherence, 69.44 % cell-surface hydrophobicity and 72.45 % water-soluble and 90.60 % water-insoluble EPS. Furthermore, the expression of virulence factors related genes was significantly suppressed by Ag/ZnO at 1/2 MIC. CONCLUSIONS Ag/ZnO at sub-MICs inhibited multiple virulence factors of S. mutans through downregulating the related genes. Ag/ZnO nanocomposite could be used for prevention of dental caries at low dosage.
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- Qiaomu Huang
- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China
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- Research Center for Environmental Ecology and Engineering, School of Environmental Ecology and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, No.206, Guanggu First Road, Wuhan, 430073, PR China.
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Kirsch J, Hannig M, Winkel P, Basche S, Leis B, Pütz N, Kensche A, Hannig C. Influence of pure fluorides and stannous ions on the initial bacterial colonization in situ. Sci Rep 2019; 9:18499. [PMID: 31811248 PMCID: PMC6898421 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-55083-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The present clinical-experimental study aims to examine the effect of pure experimental fluoride solutions and stannous chloride on the initial oral bioadhesion under in situ conditions. After 1 min of pellicle formation on bovine enamel slabs, 12 subjects rinsed with 8 ml of the fluoride test solutions (NaF, Na2PO3F, AmF, SnF2,) with 500 ppm fluoride concentration each for 1 min. Additionally, rinsing without a solution (control) and rinsing with 1563 ppm SnCl2 solution took place for 1 min. Afterwards, fluorescence microscopy took place to visualize bacterial adhesion and glucan formation (8 h oral exposition) with DAPI and ConA and the BacLight method. TEM was performed to visualize the pellicle ultrastructure together with EDX to detect stannous ions. The rinsing solutions with pure SnF2 and SnCl2 reduced significantly the initial bacterial colonization (DAPI). While, NaF and Na2PO3F showed no significant effect compared to the control. There was no significant difference between AmF, SnF2 and SnCl2. All tested experimental solutions showed no reducing effect on the glucan formation. Considerable alterations of the pellicle ultrastructure resulted from rinsing with the Sn-containing solutions. SnF2 appears to be the most effective type of fluoride to reduce initial bacterial colonization in situ. The observed effects primarily have to be attributed to the stannous ions' content.
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- Jasmin Kirsch
- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307, Dresden, Germany.
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Building 73, D-66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Building 73, D-66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital, Saarland University, Building 73, D-66421, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, D-01307, Dresden, Germany
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Philip N, Walsh L. The potential ecological effects of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate in dental caries prevention. Aust Dent J 2018; 64:66-71. [DOI: 10.1111/adj.12661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- N Philip
- School of Dentistry; The University of Queensland; Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- School of Dentistry; The University of Queensland; Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Effect of TiF4 varnish on microbiological changes and caries prevention: in situ and in vivo models. Clin Oral Investig 2018; 23:2583-2591. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-018-2681-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Souza BMD, Fernandes Neto C, Salomão PMA, Vasconcelos LRSMD, Andrade FBD, Magalhães AC. Analysis of the antimicrobial and anti-caries effects of TiF4 varnish under microcosm biofilm formed on enamel. J Appl Oral Sci 2018; 26:e20170304. [PMID: 29489933 PMCID: PMC5829548 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2017-0304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Titanium tetrafluoride (TiF4) is known for interacting with enamel reducing demineralization. However, no information is available about its potential antimicrobial effect. OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the antimicrobial and anti-caries potential of TiF4 varnish compared to NaF varnish, chlorhexidine gel (positive control), placebo varnish and untreated (negative controls) using a dental microcosm biofilm model. MATERIAL AND METHODS A microcosm biofilm was produced on bovine enamel previously treated with the varnishes, using inoculum from human saliva mixed with McBain saliva, under 0.2% sucrose exposure, for 14 days. All experiments were performed in biological triplicate (n=4/group in each experiment). Factors evaluated were: bacterial viability (% dead and live bacteria); CFU counting (log10 CFU/mL); and enamel demineralization (transverse microradiography - TMR). Data were analysed using ANOVA/Tukey's test or Kruskal-Wallis/Dunn's test (p<0.05). RESULTS Only chlorhexidine significantly increased the number of dead bacteria (68.8±13.1% dead bacteria) compared to untreated control (48.9±16.1% dead bacteria). No treatment reduced the CFU counting (total microorganism and total streptococci) compared to the negative controls. Only TiF4 was able to reduce enamel demineralization (ΔZ 1110.7±803.2 vol% μm) compared to both negative controls (untreated: ΔZ 4455.3±1176.4 vol% μm). CONCLUSIONS TiF4 varnish has no relevant antimicrobial effect. Nevertheless, TiF4 varnish was effective in reducing enamel demineralization under this model.
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- Beatriz Martines de Souza
- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Dentística, Endodontia e Materiais Odontológicos, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru, Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brasil
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Effect of sodium fluoride on oral biofilm microbiota and enamel demineralization. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 89:77-83. [PMID: 29482049 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Fluoride is widely used as an anti-caries agent, e.g. in toothpastes and mouth rinses. However, the nature of the anti-caries action is not entirely clear. Mechanisms suspected to explain the cariostatic effect include inhibitory effects on acid formation by bacteria, inhibition of extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) production, inhibition of enamel demineralization and enhancement of remineralizaton or combination thereof. The aim of this study was to examine with the supragingival Zurich in vitro biofilm model the effect of fluoride in NaF formulation, on the microbiota and on demineralization. METHODS Biofilms consisting of Actinomyces oris, Candida albicans, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Streptococcus oralis, Veillonella dispar and Streptococcus sobrinus, were grown anaerobically on sintered hydroxyapatite or bovine enamel disks, exposed to 200, 400, and 1400 ppm of NaF, or 0.1% chlorhexidine (positive control). The biofilms were harvested after 64 h and CFUs were assessed for total bacteria. Demineralization of enamel disks was measured by quantitative light-induced fluorescence. RESULTS NaF did not affect the bacterial numbers. No enamel mineral loss was observed at 1400 and 400 ppm of fluoride, whereas the pH of the surrounding medium was increased to 5.5 and 5.0, respectively, compared to the untreated control (pH 4.5 and mineral loss ΔF of -32%). At 1400 ppm NaF the biofilm's EPS volume was also significantly reduced. CONCLUSIONS Administration of NaF completely prevented demineralization without affecting biofilm composition and growth. This protective effect may be attributed to the observed decrease in acid production or EPS volume, or to a shift in the de/remineralization balance.
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Philip N, Suneja B, Walsh LJ. Ecological Approaches to Dental Caries Prevention: Paradigm Shift or Shibboleth? Caries Res 2018; 52:153-165. [PMID: 29320767 DOI: 10.1159/000484985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Contemporary paradigms of dental caries aetiology focus on the ecology of the dental plaque biofilm and how local environmental factors can modulate this to cause disease. The crucial role that a healthy oral microbiome plays in preventing caries and promoting oral health is also being increasingly recognized. Based on these concepts, several ecological preventive approaches have been developed that could potentially broaden the arsenal of currently available caries-preventive measures. Many of these ecological approaches aim for long-term caries control by either disrupting cariogenic virulence factors without affecting bacterial viability, or include measures that can enhance the growth of health-associated, microbially diverse communities in the oral microbiome. This paper argues for the need to develop ecological preventive measures that go beyond conventional caries-preventive methods, and discusses whether these ecological approaches can be effective in reducing the severity of caries by promoting stable, health-associated oral biofilm communities.
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- Nebu Philip
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Pandit S, Jung JE, Choi HM, Jeon JG. Effect of brief periodic fluoride treatments on the virulence and composition of a cariogenic biofilm. BIOFOULING 2018; 34:53-61. [PMID: 29199458 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2017.1404583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The present study investigated the effect of periodic 1-min fluoride treatments on Streptococcus mutans biofilms and then determined the relationship between anti-biofilm activity, treatment frequency, and fluoride concentration using a linear-fitting procedure. S. mutans biofilms were periodically treated (1-min/treatment) with fluoride during biofilm formation and analyzed using microbiological methods, confocal microscopy, and real-time PCR. The results indicated that reductions in the dry weight and acidogenicity of biofilms due to periodic fluoride treatment occurred in a concentration dependent manner. The reduction in dry weight without affecting bacterial cell viability was observed mainly due to the inhibitory effect of fluoride on gtfB and gtfC gene expression, which suppresses EPS production and avoids reduction of the pH below the critical point on the tooth surface. This study suggests that brief periodic exposure to appropriate fluoride concentrations through mouthwashes and toothpastes may affect the virulence and composition of cariogenic biofilms and subsequently prevent dental caries.
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- Santosh Pandit
- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Dentistry , Presbyterian Medical Center , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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Tsutsumi K, Maruyama M, Uchiyama A, Shibasaki K. Characterisation of a sucrose-independent in vitro biofilm model of supragingival plaque. Oral Dis 2017; 24:465-475. [PMID: 28898513 DOI: 10.1111/odi.12779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Revised: 08/10/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Sugar consumption has been decreasing in Japan, suggesting higher rates of sucrose-independent supragingival plaque formation. For developing an in vitro biofilm model of sucrose-independent supragingival plaque, this study aimed to investigate the compositions and functions on contributing to cariogenicity in comparison with sucrose-dependent biofilm. MATERIALS AND METHODS An in vitro multispecies biofilm containing Actinomyces naeslundii, Streptococcus gordonii, S. mutans, Veillonella parvula and Fusobacterium nucleatum was formed on 24-well plates in the absence or presence of 1% sucrose. Compositions were assessed by plate culture, scanning electron microscopy and confocal laser scanning microscopy after fluorescent in situ hybridisation or labelling of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Functions were assessed by acidogenicity, adherence strength and sensitivities to anticaries agents. RESULTS Although both biofilms exhibited a Streptococcus predominant bacterial composition, there were differences in bacterial and EPS compositions; in particular, little glucan EPS was observed in sucrose-independent biofilm. Compared with sucrose-dependent biofilm, acidogenicity, adherence strength and antimicrobial resistance of sucrose-independent biofilm were only slightly lower. However, dextranase degradation was substantially lower in sucrose-independent biofilm. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that sucrose-independent biofilm may have cariogenicity as with sucrose-dependent biofilm. These in vitro models can help further elucidate plaque-induced caries aetiology and develop new anticaries agents.
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- K Tsutsumi
- Section of Oral Health Promotion and Technology, Division of Oral Health, Technology and Epidemiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Oral Care Research Laboratories, Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Oral Care Research Laboratories, Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Section of Oral Health Promotion and Technology, Division of Oral Health, Technology and Epidemiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Functional Food Research Laboratories, Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Odawara, Japan
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- Section of Oral Health Promotion and Technology, Division of Oral Health, Technology and Epidemiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.,Oral Care Research Laboratories, Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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Oh HJ, Oh HW, Lee DW, Kim CH, Ahn JY, Kim Y, Shin HB, Kim CY, Park SH, Jeon JG. Chronologic Trends in Studies on Fluoride Mechanisms of Action. J Dent Res 2017; 96:1353-1360. [PMID: 28657808 DOI: 10.1177/0022034517717680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Fluoride has been widely used for the prevention of dental caries since the mid-20th century. The aim of this study was to investigate the chronologic trends in studies on fluoride mechanisms of action against dental caries during the years 1950 to 2015. To this aim, queries such as "fluoride," "fluoride and demineralization," "fluoride and remineralization," "fluoride and (plaque or biofilms)," and "fluoride and (bacteria or microbials)" were submitted to PubMed to collect research article information, including titles, abstracts, publication dates, author affiliations, and publication journals. The article information that PubMed produced was then collected by an automatic web crawler and examined through informetrics and linguistic analyses. We found that the number of articles concerned with fluoride mechanisms of action against dental caries was 6,903 and gradually increased over time during the years 1950 to 2015. They were published by 1,136 journals-most notably, Caries Research and Journal of Dental Research. Of the articles published, those related to bacteria/microbials had a higher percentage (44%) than those dealing with plaque/biofilms, demineralization, and remineralization. With regard to the geographic distribution of authors, Europe and North America accounted for 65% of the articles during the years 1987 to 2015, although the number of authors in Asia sharply increased in recent years. Among the fluoride compounds, NaF was mentioned more frequently than SnF2, Na2PO3F, amine fluoride, and acidulated phosphate fluoride during the years 1986 to 2015. Water fluoridation received the most attention among the various fluoride application methods (toothpastes, mouthwashes, fluoride varnishes, and fluoride gels) during the same period. These results, obtained from employing informetrics and linguistic analyses, suggest that in studies on fluoride mechanisms of action, 1) the unbalanced geographic distribution of articles and 2) the heavy concentration of articles on particular fluoride compounds and application methods should be overcome in future research.
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- H J Oh
- 1 Graduate School of Archives and Records Management, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,3 Department of Preventive & Public Health Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,4 Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, BK21 Program, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,5 Department of English Language and Literature, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,6 Department of Statistics, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 1 Graduate School of Archives and Records Management, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,7 Department of Surgery, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,7 Department of Surgery, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,8 Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical School, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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- 2 Institute of Medical Information Convergence Research, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.,4 Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, BK21 Program, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea
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Jung JE, Cai JN, Cho SD, Song KY, Jeon JG. Influence of fluoride on the bacterial composition of a dual-species biofilm composed of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus oralis. BIOFOULING 2016; 32:1079-1087. [PMID: 27643392 DOI: 10.1080/08927014.2016.1230607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Despite the widespread use of fluoride for the prevention of dental caries, few studies have demonstrated the effects of fluoride on the bacterial composition of dental biofilms. This study investigated whether fluoride affects the proportion of Streptococcus mutans and S. oralis in mono- and dual-species biofilm models, via microbiological, biochemical, and confocal fluorescence microscope studies. Fluoride did not affect the bacterial count and bio-volume of S. mutans and S. oralis in mono-species biofilms, except for the 24-h-old S. mutans biofilms. However, fluoride reduced the proportion and bio-volume of S. mutans but did not decrease those of S. oralis during both S. oralis and S. mutans dual-species biofilm formation, which may be related to the decrease in extracellular polysaccharide formation by fluoride. These results suggest that fluoride may prevent the shift in the microbial proportion to cariogenic bacteria in dental biofilms, subsequently inhibiting the cariogenic bacteria dominant biofilm formation.
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- Ji-Eun Jung
- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- b Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- c Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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- a Department of Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Institute of Oral Bioscience and BK 21 Plus Program , Chonbuk National University , Jeonju , Republic of Korea
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Dang MH, Jung JE, Lee DW, Song KY, Jeon JG. Recovery of Acid Production in Streptococcus mutans Biofilms after Short-Term Fluoride Treatment. Caries Res 2016; 50:363-71. [DOI: 10.1159/000446408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Fluoride is commonly used as an ingredient of topical oral hygiene measures. Despite the anti-acidogenic activities of fluoride against cariogenic biofilms, the recovery of the biofilms from fluoride damage is unclear. Herein, we investigated the recovery of acid production in Streptococcus mutans biofilms after short-term or during periodic 1-min fluoride treatments. For this study, 46-hour-old S. mutans biofilms were treated with fluoride (0-2,000 ppm F-) for 1-8 min and then incubated in saliva for 0-100 min. The 74-hour-old biofilms were also periodically treated with the fluoride concentration during biofilm formation (1 min/treatment). Changes in acidogenicity and viability were determined via pH drop and colony-forming unit assays, respectively. In this study, acid production after a 1-min fluoride treatment was recovered as saliva incubation time increased, which followed a linear pattern of concentration dependence (R = 0.99, R2 = 0.98). The recovery pattern was in a biphasic pattern, with an initial rapid rate followed by a second slow recovery. Furthermore, recovery from fluoride damage was retarded in a concentration-dependent manner as treatment time increased. In periodic 1-min fluoride treatments, acid production in the biofilms was not diminished during the non-fluoride treatment period; however, it was reduced in a concentration-dependent manner during the fluoride treatment period. The viability of the biofilm cells did not change, even at high fluoride concentrations. Collectively, our results suggest that brief fluoride treatment does not sustain anti-acidogenic activity against S. mutans in biofilms since the damage is recoverable with time.
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