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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of periodontal inflammation on the approximal plaque pH after a sucrose rinse. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty-two periodontitis patients (aged 38-72 years; 9M/23F) were included. All patients were in need of periodontal surgery. Two non-adjacent interdental spaces, one healthy (no bleeding on probing [BoP] and probing pocket depth [PPD] < 4 mm) and one periodontally diseased (BoP and PPD ≥5 mm) were selected. Before and after surgery, the approximal plaque pH was measured before and after 2, 5 and 10 min after a 1-min rinse with sucrose solution. RESULTS In periodontally diseased interdental spaces, a significant pH drop was seen 5 min after rinsing. In healthy spaces and after surgery, a significant pH drop was seen after 2 min. A multilevel regression analysis showed that greater probing pocket depths were significantly associated with pH change measured 5 min after rinsing (p < .05). Further on, the approximal pH drop after a sucrose rinse tended to be delayed in dentitions with ≥10% of PPD ≥5 mm (p = .052). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that an ongoing periodontal inflammation could temporarily neutralize acidic metabolic products after a sugar challenge. This may further suggest that plaque pH measured after a sugar rinse might be used to identify an ongoing periodontal disease.
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- S. G. Rüdiger
- Department of Periodontology, Specialist Dental Care Centre, Public Dental Service, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Lundström T, Lingström P, Wattle O, Carlén A, Birkhed D. Equine saliva components during mastication, and in vivo pH changes in the oral biofilm of sound and carious tooth surfaces after sucrose exposure. Acta Vet Scand 2020; 62:21. [PMID: 32446309 PMCID: PMC7245034 DOI: 10.1186/s13028-020-00518-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The role of saliva composition and dietary sugar in development of infundibular caries in equine cheek teeth is not fully understood. This study analysed electrolyte and urea concentrations in saliva in relation to different forage and measured pH changes after sucrose application in vivo in sound and carious cheek teeth. Results Forage type had no effect on the equine saliva electrolyte concentrations, which varied considerably both intra- and inter-individually. Chewing resulted in increased values for all electrolytes except bicarbonate. Compared with stimulated human saliva, horse saliva after mastication, contained higher amounts of potassium, calcium and bicarbonate, and less phosphate. The in vivo pH measurements showed a lower resting pH and a more pronounced pH drop after sucrose application in carious teeth compared to sound teeth. Conclusions No large differences were found between the composition of equine saliva and human saliva. A more pronounced acidogenicity was found for the carious than sound teeth. Thus, the caries process in equine cheek teeth seems to follow the same pattern as in human teeth, caused by acid production by oral microorganisms after sugar consumption.
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Acharya S, Jin C, Bylund J, Shen Q, Kamali-Moghaddam M, Jontell M, Carlén A, Karlsson NG. Reduced sialyl-Lewis x on salivary MUC7 from patients with burning mouth syndrome. Mol Omics 2019; 15:331-339. [PMID: 31414088 DOI: 10.1039/c9mo00061e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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We analysed and compared MUC7 O-glycosylation and inflammatory biomarkers in saliva from female patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and gender/age-matched controls. Oligosaccharides from salivary MUC7 from BMS and controls were released. Inflammatory mediators were measured by multiplex proximity extension assay. Presence of sialyl-Lewisx (Si-Lex) epitope on MUC7 was confirmed using Western blot. MUC7 O-glycans and measured inflammatory biomarkers were found to be similar between BMS and controls. However, oligosaccharides sialyl-Lewisx (Si-Lex) was found to be reduced in samples from BMS patients. Positive correlation (combined patients and controls) was found between levels of C-C motif chemokine 19 (CCL-19) and the amount of core-2 oligosaccharides on MUC7 as well as fractalkine (CX3CL1) and level of sialylation. Patients with BMS were shown to represent a heterogeneous group in terms of inflammatory biomarkers. This indicates that BMS patients could be further stratified on the basis of low-level inflammation. The results furthermore indicate that reduced sialylation of MUC7, particularly Si-Lex, may be an important feature in patients with BMS. However, the functional aspects and potential involvement in immune regulation of Si-Lex remains unclear. Our data suggests a chemokine driven alteration of MUC7 glycosylation.
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- Shikha Acharya
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, PO 450, 40530, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Cabras T, Manconi B, Castagnola M, Sanna MT, Arba M, Acharya S, Ekström J, Carlén A, Messana I. Proteomics of the acid-soluble fraction of whole and major gland saliva in burning mouth syndrome patients. Arch Oral Biol 2018; 98:148-155. [PMID: 30496935 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2018.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In the present study the salivary proteome of burning mouth syndrome patients and healthy subjects was characterized by a top-down proteomic approach and compared to highlight possible qualitative and quantitative differences that may give suggestions about the causes of this pathology which are still unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS Resting and stimulated whole saliva, stimulated parotid and submandibular/sublingual saliva samples were collected from burning mouth syndrome patients (n = 16) and age- and gender-matched healthy subjects (n = 14). An equal volume of 0.2% trifluoroacetic acid was added to each sample immediately after collection and the supernatants were analysed by liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray-ionisation mass spectrometry. Proteins and peptides were quantified using a label-free approach measuring the extracted ion current peak areas of the main salivary proteins and peptides. RESULTS The quantitation of the main salivary proteins and peptides revealed a higher concentration of cystatin SN in resting saliva of burning mouth syndrome patients with respect to healthy controls and no other conspicuous changes. CONCLUSIONS The reported data showed that the salivary protein profile was not affected, in composition and relative abundance, by the burning mouth syndrome, except for the cystatin SN, a protein up-regulated in several pathological conditions, that might be considered potentially indicative of the disease.
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- Tiziana Cabras
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Section, University of Cagliari, 09042, Monserrato, CA, Italy.
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Section, University of Cagliari, 09042, Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Institute of Chemistry of the Molecular Recognition - CNR, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy; Institute of Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and/or Department of Laboratory Diagnostic and Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli-IRCCS, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Section, University of Cagliari, 09042, Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Section, University of Cagliari, 09042, Monserrato, CA, Italy
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 431, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 431, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 431, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden
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- Institute of Chemistry of the Molecular Recognition - CNR, L.go F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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Acharya S, Hägglin C, Jontell M, Wenneberg B, Ekström J, Carlén A. Saliva on the oral mucosa and whole saliva in women diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome. Oral Dis 2018; 24:1468-1476. [DOI: 10.1111/odi.12918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2017] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Shikha Acharya
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural and Community Dentistry; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
- Centre of Gerodontology; Public Dental Service; Västra Götaland Sweden
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Orofacial Pain; Institute of Odontology; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Pharmacology; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; The Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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Dahlén G, Hassan H, Blomqvist S, Carlén A. Rapid urease test (RUT) for evaluation of urease activity in oral bacteria in vitro and in supragingival dental plaque ex vivo. BMC Oral Health 2018; 18:89. [PMID: 29776416 PMCID: PMC5960132 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-018-0541-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Urease is an enzyme produced by plaque bacteria hydrolysing urea from saliva and gingival exudate into ammonia in order to regulate the pH in the dental biofilm. The aim of this study was to assess the urease activity among oral bacterial species by using the rapid urease test (RUT) in a micro-plate format and to examine whether this test could be used for measuring the urease activity in site-specific supragingival dental plaque samples ex vivo. METHODS The RUT test is based on 2% urea in peptone broth solution and with phenol red at pH 6.0. Oral bacterial species were tested for their urease activity using 100 μl of RUT test solution in the well of a micro-plate to which a 1 μl amount of cells collected after growth on blood agar plates or in broth, were added. The color change was determined after 15, 30 min, and 1 and 2 h. The reaction was graded in a 4-graded scale (none, weak, medium, strong). Ex vivo evaluation of dental plaque urease activity was tested in supragingival 1 μl plaque samples collected from 4 interproximal sites of front teeth and molars in 18 adult volunteers. The color reaction was read after 1 h in room temperature and scored as in the in vitro test. RESULTS The strongest activity was registered for Staphylococcus epidermidis, Helicobacter pylori, Campylobacter ureolyticus and some strains of Haemophilus parainfluenzae, while known ureolytic species such as Streptococcus salivarius and Actinomyces naeslundii showed a weaker, variable and strain-dependent activity. Temperature had minor influence on the RUT reaction. The interproximal supragingival dental plaque between the lower central incisors (site 31/41) showed significantly higher scores compared to between the upper central incisors (site 11/21), between the upper left first molar and second premolar (site 26/25) and between the lower right second premolar and molar (site 45/46). CONCLUSION The rapid urease test (RUT) in a micro-plate format can be used as a simple and rapid method to test urease activity in bacterial strains in vitro and as a chair-side method for testing urease activity in site-specific supragingival plaque samples ex vivo.
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- Gunnar Dahlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, SE 40530 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Almståhl A, Finizia C, Carlén A, Fagerberg-Mohlin B, Alstad T. Mucosal microflora in head and neck cancer patients. Int J Dent Hyg 2018; 16:459-466. [PMID: 29766652 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the tongue and buccal microflora prospectively in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (RT). METHODS In 33 dentate patients, microbial samples from the tongue and buccal mucosa were collected pretreatment, during treatment, and 6 months, 1 year and 2 years post-treatment. Microorganisms associated with oral health and oral disorders were analysed using cultivation technique. Oral mucositis was scored at the appointment during treatment. RESULTS Compared with pretreatment, lactobacilli and Candida increased on the tongue, while streptococci and Neisseria decreased during treatment. Two years post-treatment, Neisseria and Prevotella were decreased and Candida increased. On the buccal mucosa, an increased growth of lactobacilli and increased detection frequencies of the opportunistic bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Gram-negative enteric rods and enterococci were seen during treatment compared with pretreatment. Seventy per cent showed severe mucositis during treatment. Two years post-treatment the total count as well as streptococci, Neisseria and Fusobacterium nucleatum were decreased and lactobacilli increased compared with pretreatment. CONCLUSION Despite improvements in treatment for cancer in the head and neck region, microorganisms associated with oral health decrease during treatment and mucosal pathogens increase. Two years post-treatment, levels of acid-tolerant (lactobacilli and Candida) were increased, while acid-sensitive microorganisms (Neisseria and F. nucleatum) were decreased, plausibly due to persisting decreased salivary secretion rate.
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- A Almståhl
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Prosthetics, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Acharya S, Carlén A, Wenneberg B, Jontell M, Hägglin C. Clinical characterization of women with burning mouth syndrome in a case-control study. Acta Odontol Scand 2018; 76:279-286. [PMID: 29284330 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2017.1420226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic orofacial pain disorder that is defined by a burning sensation in the oral mucosa. The aim of this study was to investigate the underlying factors, clinical characteristics and self-reported oral and general health factors associated with BMS. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty-six women with BMS (mean age: 67.7) and their age-matched controls were included in the study. A general questionnaire, an OHRQL index and BMS-specific questionnaires were used. Each subject underwent an oral examination. RESULTS The mean severity of the BMS symptoms (VAS, 0-100) was 66.2 (SD 19.7). Overall, 45% of the patients reported taste disturbances. More of the patients than the controls rated their general health, oral health and life situation as 'less satisfactory'. The patients also reported more frequently on-going medications, diseases/disorders, xerostomia, allergy and skin diseases. Except for more bruxofacets among the patients, there were no significant differences regarding signs of parafunction. In a multiple logistic regression analysis, xerostomia and skin diseases showed the strongest prediction for BMS and no significant effect was found for medication, allergy or bruxofacets. CONCLUSIONS Skin diseases and xerostomia but not parafunction were strongly associated with BMS. Our findings provide the basis for additional studies to elucidate the causal factors of BMS.
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- Shikha Acharya
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Orofacial Pain, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral and Community Dentistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Centre of Gerodontology, Public Dental Service, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
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Almståhl A, Finizia C, Carlén A, Fagerberg-Mohlin B, Alstad T. Explorative study on mucosal and major salivary secretion rates, caries and plaque microflora in head and neck cancer patients. Int J Dent Hyg 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/idh.12338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- A Almståhl
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology; Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery; Institute of Clinical Sciences; Sahlgrenska Academy; Sahlgrenska University Hospital; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology; Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Institute of Odontology; Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral Prosthetics; Institute of Odontology; Sahlgrenska Academy; University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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Almståhl A, Rudbäck H, Basic A, Carlén A, Alstad T. Acid-producing capacity from sugars and sugar alcohols among Lactobacillus isolates collected in connection with radiation therapy. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 84:82-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Revised: 08/31/2017] [Accepted: 09/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hassan H, Ghali L, Wildeboer D, Sarwar S, Lingström P, Carlén A. Site-specific plaque pH before and after short-term use of 1.5% Arginine dentifrice in caries-free and caries-active individuals. J Oral Microbiol 2017. [PMCID: PMC5646614 DOI: 10.1080/20002297.2017.1325255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Objective: To examine the pH response to an acidic challenge in site-specific plaque following a six-week period of using toothpaste consisting of 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride or just using 1450 ppm fluoride toothpaste alone, in relation to caries. Methods: Thirty-three healthy adults with no caries (caries-free) or ≥1 current manifest lesion (caries) participated in the study. Interproximal plaque-pH was measured in four sites. Two-weeks after professional cleaning, pH-measurements were performed before and up to 15-min after a 1-min rinse with 10 ml of a 10% sucrose solution. This procedure was repeated after a 6-week test period of using randomly selected toothpaste with 1.5% arginine and fluoride or with fluoride alone. The stimulated salivary flow rate was determined and the salivary-pH and buffer capacity was measured. Results: In the caries group, the use of toothpaste with arginine and fluoride resulted in increased pH-values in the four sites tested. Although it was not statistically significant, increased pH-values were found in the caries-free group. In addition, the whole saliva buffer capacity and pH was increased in the caries group. Conclusion: The most pronounced effect on plaque-pH and stimulated saliva after using arginine and fluoride toothpaste was seen in the caries group.
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- H Hassan
- Dep. of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Natural Science, School of Science & Technology, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Department of Natural Science, School of Science & Technology, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Department of Natural Science, School of Science & Technology, Middlesex University, London, UK
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- Dep. of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Dep. of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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We have previously reported that minor gland and whole saliva flow rates and salivary proteins showed differences in individuals with primary Sjögren’s syndrome or head and neck radiation therapy, compared with controls ( Eliasson et al., 2005 ). We now hypothesize that pH and number of acidogenic micro-organisms in dental plaque as well as saliva buffering capacity also differ in these individuals. Plaque pH was measured by the microtouch method up to 60 min after a sucrose rinse. Plaque collected from the same sites was analyzed for counts of total and acidic micro-organisms. Compared with their controls, the irradiated group but not the Sjögren’s syndrome group displayed significantly lower plaque pH, increased numbers of lactobacilli and Candida species, as well as reduced buffering capacity. Stepwise regression tests suggested that the buccal minor-salivary-gland secretion rate in the test groups and counts of mutans streptococci in the controls were of significant importance for dental plaque pH.
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- L Eliasson
- Department of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Box 450, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden.
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Basic A, Blomqvist S, Carlén A, Dahlén G. Estimation of bacterial hydrogen sulfide production in vitro. J Oral Microbiol 2015; 7:28166. [PMID: 26130377 PMCID: PMC4486354 DOI: 10.3402/jom.v7.28166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Revised: 05/28/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Oral bacterial hydrogen sulfide (H2S) production was estimated comparing two different colorimetric methods in microtiter plate format. High H2S production was seen for Fusobacterium spp., Treponema denticola, and Prevotella tannerae, associated with periodontal disease. The production differed between the methods indicating that H2S production may follow different pathways.
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- Amina Basic
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden;
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Almståhl A, Alstad T, Fagerberg-Mohlin B, Carlén A, Finizia C. Explorative study on quality of life in relation to salivary secretion rate in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiotherapy. Head Neck 2015; 38:782-91. [DOI: 10.1002/hed.23964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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- Annica Almståhl
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral Prosthetics; Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Otolaryngology; Head and Neck Surgery, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital; Gothenburg Sweden
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Rüdiger SG, Dahlén G, Carlén A. Protein and bacteria binding to exposed root surfaces and the adjacent enamel surfaces in vivo. Swed Dent J 2015; 39:11-22. [PMID: 26529838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Exposure of root surfaces due to inflammatory tissue breakdown is a clinical characteristic of periodontitis. The gingival margin may further recede during treatment. Pellicles and early dental plaque on enamel surfaces of periodontitis patients have previously been described. The binding properties of exposed root surfaces, which may affect the incorporation of proteins from especially the GCF into the enamel pellicle and thereby early dental plaque formation are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to examine if exposed root surfaces could affect pellicle and initial dental plaque formation on the enamel surface by the analysis of proteins and early adhering bacteria binding to the exposed root surfaces and to the adjacent, gingival enamel surface. Supragingival pellicle and plaque samples were taken from exposed root surfaces and the adjacent enamel surfaces in eleven surgically treated periodontitis patients. For comparison, samples were taken from enamel surfaces of teeth not in need of treatment. Additionally, subgingival bacterial samples were taken. Pellicle proteins were analysed by SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting and image analysis, and bacterial samples by culturing. Significantly more plasma proteins and bacteria were found on the exposed root surfaces than on the enamel. The depth of the gingival recessions was negatively correlated to the amount of plasma proteins in the enamel pellicle. Actinomyces spp. were most frequently found on the exposed root surfaces. The total viable counts and streptococci (%TVC) were positively correlated between subgingival samples and samples from the root surface and enamel of surgically treated teeth. A positive correlation was also found for the findings of Gram-negative anaerobes in subgingival samples and samples from the enamel surface. Our findings suggest that an exposed root surface has binding properties different from an enamel surface and could affect early biofilm formation on the adjacent enamel surface.
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Hassan H, Lingström P, Carlén A. Plaque pH in caries-free and caries-active young individuals before and after frequent rinses with sucrose and urea solution. Caries Res 2014; 49:18-25. [PMID: 25300348 DOI: 10.1159/000360798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 02/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine pH in the approximal dental biofilm after acid and alkali formation from sucrose and urea, after an adaptation period to these substances, in caries-free (CF) and caries-active (CA) individuals. Saliva flow and buffer capacity, and aciduric bacteria in saliva and plaque were also examined. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty adolescents and young adults (15-21 years) with no caries (n = 10, D(m + i)MFS = 0) or ≥1 new manifest lesions/year (n = 10, DmMFS = 3.4 ± 1.8) participated. After plaque sampling, interproximal plaque pH was measured using the strip method before (baseline) and up to 30 min (final pH) after random distribution of a 1-min rinse with 10 ml of 10% sucrose or 0.25% urea. This procedure was repeated after a 1-week adaptation period of rinsing 5 times/day with 10 ml of the selected solution. After a 2-week washout period the second solution was similarly tested. Mutans streptococci, lactobacilli and pH 5.2-tolerant bacteria were analyzed by culturing. RESULTS In the CF group, acid adaptation resulted in lowering of baseline and final plaque pH values after a sugar challenge, and in increased numbers of bacteria growing at pH 5.2, which was increased also after alkali adaptation. In the CA group, the final pH was decreased after acid adaptation. No clear effects of alkali adaptation were seen in this group. CONCLUSION One-week daily rinses with sucrose and urea had the most pronounced effect on the CF group, resulting in increased plaque acidogenicity from the sugar rinses and increased number of acid-tolerant plaque bacteria from both rinses.
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- Haidar Hassan
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Giongo FCMDS, Mua B, Parolo CCF, Carlén A, Maltz M. Effects of lactose-containing stevioside sweeteners on dental biofilm acidogenicity. Braz Oral Res 2014; 28:S1806-83242014000100237. [PMID: 25098824 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2014.vol28.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a commercial lactose-containing stevioside sweetener on biofilm acidogenicity in vivo. Nine volunteers refrained from brushing their teeth for 3 days in five phases. On the 4th day of each phase, the pH of the biofilm was measured by the "Strip method". Interproximal plaque pH was measured before and up to 60 minutes after a 10 mL mouthrinse for 1 minute with the test solutions: I - sweetener with 93% lactose and 7% stevioside; II - sweetener with 6.8% saccharin, 13.6% cyclamate, and 0.82% stevioside; III - 18% sucrose solution (positive control); IV - mineral water (negative control); and V- 93% lactose solution. The results revealed that the most pronounced pH fall was found with sucrose (positive control), followed by the 93% lactose solution, the sweetener with lactose + stevioside, the sweetener with saccharin + cyclamate + stevioside, and finally water (negative control). According to the area under the curve, the two sweeteners containing stevioside were significantly different, and the sweetener with lactose + stevioside was significantly different from water but not from sucrose. The critical pH for dentin demineralization (pH ≤ 6.5) was reached by all volunteers after rinsing with sucrose solution, lactose solution, and the stevioside + lactose sweetener. Analysis of the data suggests that lactose-containing stevioside sweeteners may be cariogenic, especially to dentin.
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- Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Raner E, Lindqvist L, Johansson S, Hassan H, Carlén A, Suksu-art N, Dahlén G. pH and bacterial profile of dental plaque in children and adults of a low caries population. Anaerobe 2014; 27:64-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2014.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2013] [Revised: 01/08/2014] [Accepted: 03/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the caries risk following 6 weeks' use of 5000 ppm F toothpaste using 'Cariogram' software. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 34 participants, 17 mothers and their teenage children, were enrolled in a 6-week clinical trial in which they were given 5000 ppm F toothpaste. They were followed consecutively for 6 weeks with visits that were 2 weeks apart (four in total). A clinical examination was done at baseline and salivary chair-side tests to record the buffer capacity and mutans streptococci (MS) and lactobacilli (LB) counts were performed at each visit. Based on these data, seven caries-related variables were collected and inserted into the Cariogram software to calculate the actual chance of avoiding caries. RESULTS The use of 5000 ppm F toothpaste resulted in a statistically significant modification of the caries-risk profile, increasing the actual chance of avoiding caries in the future among the mothers and teenagers at each visit following baseline (p < 0.01). The changes essentially related to the salivary parameters (buffer capacity, MS and LB counts). A statistically significant linear trend was observed for MS counts (p < 0.01) and the number of subjects with a salivary concentration of MS < 10(3) increased at each visit. The same trend was also observed for LB and buffer capacity scores (p = 0.04 and p = 0.03, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The short-term use of 5000 ppm F toothpaste is able to reduce the caries risk, which can be clearly demonstrated using 'Cariogram' software.
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- Alaa Mannaa
- Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg , Gothenburg , Sweden
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Mannaa A, Carlén A, Zaura E, Buijs MJ, Bukhary S, Lingström P. Effects of high-fluoride dentifrice (5,000-ppm) on caries-related plaque and salivary variables. Clin Oral Investig 2013; 18:1419-26. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-013-1119-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Charalampakis G, Dahlén G, Carlén A, Leonhardt Å. Bacterial markers vs. clinical markers to predict progression of chronic periodontitis: a 2-yr prospective observational study. Eur J Oral Sci 2013; 121:394-402. [DOI: 10.1111/eos.12080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Georgios Charalampakis
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology; The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg; Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology; The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg; Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology; Institute of Odontology; The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg; Gothenburg; Sweden
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Mannaa A, Carlén A, Lingström P. Dental caries and associated factors in mothers and their preschool and school children—A cross-sectional study. J Dent Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2012.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Mannaa A, Carlén A, Dahlén G, Lingström P. Erratum to “Intra-familial comparison of supragingival dental plaque microflora using the checkerboard DNA–DNA hybridization technique” [Arch. Oral Biol. 57 (December (12)) (2012), 1644–1650]. Arch Oral Biol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2012.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mannaa A, Carlén A, Campus G, Lingström P. Supragingival plaque microbial analysis in reflection to caries experience. BMC Oral Health 2013; 13:5. [PMID: 23298235 PMCID: PMC3545727 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6831-13-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2012] [Accepted: 01/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Dental caries develops as a result of the metabolism of carbohydrates by cariogenic bacteria present in a complex biofilm. The present study aimed to examine if bacteria in pooled supragingival plaque samples quantified using a “checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization” based panel of caries-related bacteria, could reflect the caries experience in a manner similar to saliva samples analysed using a chair-side method in a previous investigation. Methods A total of 86 mothers and their children aged 4–6 years and 12–16 years old participated. Caries experience (DMFT/dmft; Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth for permanent and primary teeth) was registered clinically and radiographically. Caries was recorded at the D3 level (caries into dentine). The D/d component was divided into three categories. A pooled supragingival plaque sample per participant was obtained from posterior approximal sites. Analyses of 15 bacterial species were performed using the checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridisation technique. Results No significant relationships were found between the bacterial scores and DMFT/dmft nor D/d groups. Conclusions Unlike the saliva samples and the chair-side method, interproximal pooled plaque samples analysed using the “checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization technique” did not reveal any significant relations between the bacterial counts and the caries experience.
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- Alaa Mannaa
- Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, Gothenburg, SE-405 30, Sweden.
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OBJECTIVE Gingival inflammation may affect the composition of the dental pellicle and initial acquisition of bacteria, which in turn could affect the healing of the periodontal pocket. The aim of this study was to examine the dental pellicle and early supragingival biofilms in periodontitis patients with an established subgingival infiltrate before and after surgical pocket elimination. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven patients with remaining pockets were selected. Samples were taken before and after surgical pocket elimination and after subsequent experimental gingivitis. Pellicle proteins were analyzed by SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting and image analysis and 4-h supragingival plaque by culturing. RESULTS The inflammatory status affected to a greater extent the concentration of plasma proteins than salivary proteins in the dental pellicle. The highest plasma protein concentrations were observed at remaining periodontal pockets where also the highest bacterial counts were found. The TVC was reduced on the gingival tooth surfaces (p < 0.05) after pocket elimination and increased slightly during experimental gingivitis. The finding of streptococci was highest on the incisal tooth surfaces and increased after surgery. Gram-negative anaerobes were sparse but seen more often before than after pocket elimination and on gingival than on incisal surfaces. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that increased amounts of plasma proteins in the pellicle formed in the presence of remaining periodontal pockets may foster the acquisition of bacteria, including proteolytic Gram-negative species. This, in turn, results in an increased de novo plaque formation rate.
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- Stefan G Rüdiger
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mannaa A, Carlén A, Dahlén G, Lingström P. Intra-familial comparison of supragingival dental plaque microflora using the checkerboard DNA–DNA hybridisation technique. Arch Oral Biol 2012; 57:1644-50. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2012.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2012] [Revised: 05/08/2012] [Accepted: 06/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Almståhl A, Lingström P, Eliasson L, Carlén A. Fermentation of sugars and sugar alcohols by plaque Lactobacillus strains. Clin Oral Investig 2012; 17:1465-70. [PMID: 22956128 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-012-0832-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2012] [Accepted: 08/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to analyse the ability of Lactobacillus strains isolated from supragingival plaque of subjects with hyposalivation and from healthy controls to ferment sugars and sugar alcohols. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty strains isolated from interproximal plaque from subjects with radiation-induced hyposalivation (25 strains), subjects with primary Sjögren's syndrome (16 strains) and from subjects with normal salivary secretion rate (9 strains) were tested. Growth and pH were determined after 24 and 48 h of anaerobic incubation in vials containing basal media with 1 % of glucose, fructose, sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol or xylitol. RESULTS No differences between strains isolated from hyposalivated subjects and controls were detected. All strains lowered the pH to <5.0 from fructose and the majority of the strains from glucose and sucrose. A pH of <5.5 was seen for 52 % of the strains using mannitol, 50 % using sorbitol and 36 % using xylitol. The ability to produce acids from sugars and sugar alcohols was highest among strains of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus paracasei and lowest among Lactobacillus fermentum strains. CONCLUSION A large number of Lactobacillus strains are able to ferment not only sugars but also the sugar substitutes mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol to pH levels critical for enamel demineralisation. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our findings suggest that products containing mannitol, sorbitol and/or xylitol may contribute to the acidogenic potential of the dental plaque and especially in hyposalivated subjects with high numbers of lactobacilli.
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- Annica Almståhl
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, 405 30, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Dahlén G, Blomqvist S, Almståhl A, Carlén A. Virulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility in enterococci isolated from oral mucosal and deep infections. J Oral Microbiol 2012; 4:JOM-4-10855. [PMID: 22368771 PMCID: PMC3285953 DOI: 10.3402/jom.v4i0.10855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2011] [Revised: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 01/27/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluates the presence of virulence factors and antibiotic susceptibility among enterococcal isolates from oral mucosal and deep infections. METHODS Forty-three enterococcal strains from oral mucosal lesions and 18 from deep infections were isolated from 830 samples that were sent during 2 years to Oral Microbiology, University of Gothenburg, for analysis. The 61 strains were identified by 16S rDNA, and characterized by the presence of the virulence genes efa A (endocarditis gene), gel E (gelatinase gene), ace (collagen binding antigen gene), asa (aggregation substance gene), cyl A (cytolysin activator gene) and esp (surface adhesin gene), tested for the production of bacteriocins and presence of plasmids. MIC determination was performed using the E-test method against the most commonly used antibiotics in dentistry, for example, penicillin V, amoxicillin and clindamycin. Vancomycin was included in order to detect vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) strains. RESULTS Sixty strains were identified as Enterococcus faecalis and one as Enterococcus faecium. All the virulence genes were detected in more than 93.3% (efa A and esp) of the E. faecalis strains, while the presence of phenotypic characteristics was much lower (gelatinase 10% and hemolysin 16.7%). Forty-six strains produced bacteriocins and one to six plasmids were detected in half of the isolates. CONCLUSIONS Enterococcal strains from oral infections had a high virulence capacity, showed bacteriocin production and had numerous plasmids. They were generally susceptible to ampicillins but were resistant to clindamycin, commonly used in dentistry, and no VRE-strain was found.
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- Gunnar Dahlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden
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Almståhl A, Kareem KL, Carlén A, Wårdh I, Lingström P, Wikström M. A prospective study on oral microbial flora and related variables in dentate dependent elderly residents. Gerodontology 2011; 29:e1011-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2011.00599.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Leonhardt Å, Carlén A, Bengtsson L, Dahlén G. Detection of periodontal markers in chronic periodontitis. Open Dent J 2011; 5:110-5. [PMID: 21769304 PMCID: PMC3136968 DOI: 10.2174/1874210601105010110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2011] [Revised: 03/19/2011] [Accepted: 04/08/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The aim was to compare the detection frequency of periodontopathogens by using the Pado Test 4.5 and checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization technique in chronic periodontitis patients.Thirty patients with chronic periodontitis were tested cross-sectionally with DNA/RNA oligogenomic probe method (IAI Pado Test 4.5) and DNA/DNA whole genomic probe (checkerboard) method. Samples were taken by two paper points at the deepest site in each of the four quadrants and pooled into one sample for each of the two methods. The samples were sent to the two laboratories (IAI, Zuchwil, Switzerland, and Oral Microbiology Laboratory, University of Gothenburg, Sweden) and were analyzed in a routine setting for the presence and amount of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythia and Treponema denticola.While Pado Test 4.5 detected the four periodontal pathogens in 11 (36.7%) of the patients, the checkerboard method showed presence in all patients (100%) using the lower score (Score 1 corresponding to 10(4) bacterial cells) and 16 (53.3%) using a higher treshold (score 3 corresponding to between >10(5) and 10(6) cells).The results of the present study showed low agreement for a positive microbiological outcome using the two diagnostic methods. It was also concluded that microbiological analysis in practice should include a larger number of bacterial species to better serve as markers for a diseased associated flora in chronic periodontitis cases.
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- Åsa Leonhardt
- Student Clinic, Public Dental Health Service, Västra Götaland Region, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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In this article, the literature on minor salivary gland secretion rates, composition, and function is reviewed. Measurements of the minor salivary gland secretion rates and composition are complicated, and the secretions display large biological variability. Despite this, some characteristics of these secretions have been found repeatedly in independent investigations. Minor gland saliva varies between different oral sites. Buccal saliva flow is higher than labial saliva flow, which in turn is usually higher than the palatal gland secretion rate. It is generally agreed that minor gland saliva is important for the whole saliva composition, and especially for the secretory immunoglobulin A and mucins. The secretion from these glands seems also important for subjective feelings of dry mouth and general wellbeing. Further research is essential for understanding the role of these secretions for oral, as well as for general, health.
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- Lars Eliasson
- Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Carlén A, Hassan H, Lingström P. The 'strip method': a simple method for plaque pH assessment. Caries Res 2010; 44:341-4. [PMID: 20616550 DOI: 10.1159/000315273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2010] [Accepted: 05/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate if pH indicator strips could be used for measurements of plaque pH acidogenicity in situ. METHOD Interproximal plaque pH was measured before and up to 60 min after a 10% sucrose rinse in 30 healthy volunteers using pH indicator strips and the microtouch method in parallel. RESULTS It was found that the 'strip method' could determine changes in plaque pH to the same extent as the microtouch method (correlation coefficient 0.99). CONCLUSION Since the 'strip method' is inexpensive and easy to handle, it may be applicable for assessment of plaque acidogenicity in the clinic.
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- Anette Carlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Dahlén G, Konradsson K, Eriksson S, Teanpaisan R, Piwat S, Carlén A. A microbiological study in relation to the presence of caries and calculus. Acta Odontol Scand 2010; 68:199-206. [PMID: 20384532 DOI: 10.3109/00016351003745514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine whether oral microflora in individuals with caries differs from that of individuals with calculus in Thai adolescents with poor oral hygiene. MATERIAL AND METHODS One hundred 13-year-old schoolchildren from Southern Thailand were examined for the presence of caries, calculus and plaque and saliva pH was also determined. Saliva samples were analysed by culture and approximal supragingival plaque samples were analysed with the DNA-DNA hybridization method ('checkerboard'). RESULTS Among the 100 children, mean DMFS was 3.43 [standard deviation (SD) 2.82] and 90% had calculus. The correlation between DMFS and the calculus index was 0.064. A total of 36 children were caries-free and 56 had calculus including teeth other than those in the lower anterior region (calculus score > or =3). A total of 23 caries-free children with a high calculus score (> or =3) were compared with 22 children with the highest DMFS [mean 11.19 (SD 5.58)] and a calculus score < 3. No significant difference was obtained for saliva and plaque pH. The salivary levels of mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli were low. Significantly more children in the caries group had high levels of glycolytic Prevotella nigrescens and Filifactor alocis in plaque compared with the calculus group. Calculus cases had a significantly higher total viable count in saliva. CONCLUSIONS There was no inverse correlation between the presence of caries and calculus at a population level and a high calculus score only marginally reduced the individual likelihood of having caries. Several glycolytic bacteria were related to caries, while no specific bacteria could be related to calculus formation. Calculus seemed to be more closely related to poor oral hygiene.
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Almståhl A, Carlén A, Eliasson L, Lingström P. Lactobacillus species in supragingival plaque in subjects with hyposalivation. Arch Oral Biol 2010; 55:255-9. [PMID: 20149344 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2010.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2009] [Revised: 01/13/2010] [Accepted: 01/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED The aim of the study was to analyse the frequency of different Lactobacillus species in relation to the pH-lowering potential of the plaque. METHODS Ten subjects with radiation-induced hyposalivation (RT group) and 10 subjects with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS group) and matched controls with normal salivary secretion were included. Lactobacillus species were selected from their growth on Rogosa agar and identified by PCR and restriction fragment length polymorphism using HaeIII and HpaII restriction enzymes. RESULTS Lactobacilli were isolated from 14 subjects (6 RT, 3 pSS, 5 controls). The most prevalent species were Lactobacillus fermentum (7 subjects), Lactobacillus casei (7 subjects) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (6 subjects). L. fermentum and L. casei were the most prevalent species in anterior sites and L. rhamnosus and L. fermentum in posterior sites. In anterior sites, hyposalivated subjects with high Lactobacillus counts had an increased plaque acidogenicity compared to those with low counts. In posterior sites, subjects with high Lactobacillus counts had a lower final pH compared with those with low counts. CONCLUSION There were large intra- and inter-individual variations in frequencies of Lactobacillus species and Lactobacillus counts, but no specific species could be related to plaque acidogenicity.
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- Annica Almståhl
- Department of Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Box 450, S-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden.
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to microbiologically analyze oral mucosal samples collected during 2 years from patients with oral mucosal complaints. MATERIALS AND METHODS Mucosal scraping samples were taken from 297 patients and semiquantified by culture for detection of opportunistic microorganisms e.g. Staphylococcus aureus, enterococci, aerobic Gram-negative bacilli (AGNB) and yeasts. Antibiotic susceptibility test was performed. RESULTS Altogether 297 patients were sampled (mean age 56.8 +/- 20.7). Among the 110 patients with known medical condition, 48 were systemically immunocompromised, 35 had systemic diseases, and 27 had only local oral complaints. Opportunists in moderate growth or more were present commonly in all three groups and most frequent in the immunocompromised patients (66.7%). Candida species were the most frequent opportunist (68.8%), however, their level was low and combinations with bacterial opportunists were common (39.6%). All bacterial opportunists tested were antibiotic multiresistant. Follow-up samples were collected in 23 cases out of which seven showed still presence of opportunists in heavy growth despite repeated treatment with ciprofloxacin. CONCLUSIONS This study showed a frequent presence of bacterial and fungal opportunists in patients with oral mucosal complaints, which were most common in immunocompromised individuals, however, also frequent in patients with local oral complaints only. Systematic evaluation of different treatment strategies is needed.
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- G Dahlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Eliasson L, Birkhed D, Carlén A. Feeling of dry mouth in relation to whole and minor gland saliva secretion rate. Arch Oral Biol 2009; 54:263-7. [PMID: 18922513 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2008.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2008] [Revised: 06/24/2008] [Accepted: 09/07/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Klingberg G, Lingström P, Oskarsdóttir S, Friman V, Bohman E, Carlén A. Caries-related saliva properties in individuals with 22q11 deletion syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 103:497-504. [PMID: 17234437 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2006.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2006] [Revised: 09/04/2006] [Accepted: 09/25/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aims were to compare saliva secretion rate, buffer capacity, cariogenic bacteria, total protein, IgA, and electrolytes between patients with 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) and control subjects and to study correlations between saliva and serum levels of IgA and electrolytes in 22q11DS patients. STUDY DESIGN Twenty-nine consecutive 22q11DS patients (mean age 12.6 years) and matched healthy control subjects were clinically examined, and stimulated saliva samples were collected. RESULTS Patients with 22q11DS had impaired salivary secretion rate (P < .01) and buffer capacity (P < .05), higher numbers of cariogenic bacteria (P < .01), increased saliva protein concentrations (P < .001), and reduced output of electrolytes (P < .001-.05) compared with control subjects. A correlation between concentration in serum and saliva was found only for IgA (r = .622; P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Different salivary components were affected in patients with 22q11DS, which may explain the increased caries risk seen in these patients.
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Previously published data are conflicting about the effect of various factors on secretions from minor salivary glands. The aim of the present study was to investigate the secretion rate from palatal, buccal, and labial glands, and to analyze the immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations in relation to age, gender, circulatory disease, diabetes, medication, smoking, and pregnancy. Resting and stimulated whole-saliva secretion rates, as well as IgA concentration in stimulated whole saliva, were also examined. One-hundred and forty two individuals (96 women and 46 men), 18-82 yr of age, participated. The results did not suggest any effect of aging on the secretion capacity of minor salivary glands, but the IgA concentration seemed to increase with age. Women had lower buccal and labial saliva secretion rates, and lower levels of IgA in buccal saliva, than men. For whole saliva, resting, but not stimulated, saliva secretion rates were reduced with age, and the secretion rate of stimulated whole saliva was lower in women than in men. The IgA concentration in buccal saliva showed a positive correlation with IgA in stimulated whole saliva, and the IgA concentration decreased with increased flow rate in both salivas.
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- Lars Eliasson
- Department of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Eliasson L, Almståhl A, Lingström P, Wikström M, Carlén A. Minor gland saliva flow rate and proteins in subjects with hyposalivation due to Sjögren's syndrome and radiation therapy. Arch Oral Biol 2005; 50:293-9. [PMID: 15740707 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2004.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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In this study, the secretion rate and IgA, albumin and lactoferrin concentrations in minor labial and buccal gland saliva were investigated in individuals with hyposalivation due to primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS; 10 subjects) or head and neck radiation therapy (RT; 10 subjects) and in their matched controls. Whole saliva was similarly examined. The minor gland saliva flow was measured using the Periotron method. IgA, albumin and lactoferrin concentrations were analysed by ELISA techniques. A general finding was that the flow rate and protein concentrations were lower in labial than in buccal gland saliva. In both hyposalivation groups, the labial minor gland saliva secretion rate was lowered compared to their respective controls. The buccal gland saliva flow rate was significantly reduced in the RT group only. IgA and albumin concentrations were not different from the controls in the labial secretions. The concentration of lactoferrin was increased in the RT group. In buccal saliva, the concentrations of all proteins examined but pSS IgA, were increased compared to the controls. Reduced flow rate and increased protein concentrations were seen for whole saliva where the lactoferrin concentration was higher in RT than in pSS subjects. Thus, our findings suggested that minor gland saliva flow rate and protein concentrations are affected in RT and pSS subjects and to highest extent in the former.
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- L Eliasson
- Department of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, P.O. Box 450, SE-40530 Göteborg, Sweden.
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Bacteria-binding components and the ability to mediate bacterial adhesion to the tooth surface have been thoroughly studied in major salivary gland secretions. Our knowledge on the bacteria binding activity in minor gland saliva is, however, limited. In this study, proteins were examined in parallel in minor (palatal, buccal and labial) and major (parotid and submandibular/sublingual) salivary gland secretions in one subject using sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and immunoblotting. The adherence of early colonizing Actinomyces naeslundii to pellicles formed from the secretions on hydroxyapatite beads was also examined. Amylase, IgA, proline-rich proteins and the high-molecular-weight glycoproteins, agglutinins, were detected in all saliva tested. Carbohydrate-reactive antibodies recognized the low-molecular weight mucin, MUC 7 in submandibular/sublingual saliva only. A. naeslundii strain 12104 adhered to all pellicles and especially to the buccal gland saliva pellicles. Strain LY7 adhered in highest numbers to the submandibular/sublingual saliva pellicles. It also bound in considerable numbers to parotid and palatal saliva pellicles but not to the ones formed from buccal and labial gland saliva. Our findings indicate that several bacteria-binding components are secreted in both minor and major gland saliva. The adherence-promoting ability of the various gland secretions differs, however.
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- A Carlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Box 450, SE-405 30, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Mollenhauer J, Helmke B, Medina D, Bergmann G, Gassler N, Müller H, Lyer S, Diedrichs L, Renner M, Wittig R, Blaich S, Hamann U, Madsen J, Holmskov U, Bikker F, Ligtenberg A, Carlén A, Olsson J, Otto HF, O'Malley B, Poustka A. Carcinogen inducibility in vivo and down-regulation of DMBT1 during breast carcinogenesis. Genes Chromosomes Cancer 2003; 39:185-94. [PMID: 14732920 DOI: 10.1002/gcc.10309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Deleted in malignant brain tumors 1 (DMBT1) has been proposed as a candidate tumor suppressor for brain and epithelial cancer. Initial studies suggested loss of expression rather than mutation as the predominant mode of DMBT1 inactivation. However, in situ studies in lung cancer demonstrated highly sophisticated changes of DMBT1 expression and localization, pointing to a chronological order of events. Here we report on the investigation of DMBT1 in breast cancer in order to test whether these principles might also be attributable to other tumor types. Comprehensive mutational analyses did not uncover unambiguous inactivating DMBT1 mutations in breast cancer. Expression analyses in the human and mouse mammary glands pointed to the necessity of DMBT1 induction. While age-dependent and hormonal effects could be ruled out, 9 of 10 mice showed induction of Dmbt1 expression after administration of the carcinogen 7,12-dimethybenz(alpha)anthracene prior to the onset of tumorigenesis or other histopathological changes. DMBT1 displayed significant up-regulation in human tumor-flanking tissues compared to in normal breast tissues (P < 0.05). However, the breast tumor cells displayed a switch from lumenal secretion to secretion to the extracellular matrix and a significant down-regulation compared to that in matched normal flanking tissues (P < 0.01). We concluded that loss of expression also is the predominant mode of DMBT1 inactivation in breast cancer. The dynamic behavior of DMBT1 in lung carcinoma is fully reflected in breast cancer, which suggests that this behavior might be common to tumor types arising from monolayered epithelia.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Agglutinins
- Animals
- Breast Neoplasms/genetics
- Breast Neoplasms/metabolism
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Calcium-Binding Proteins
- Carcinogens/metabolism
- Cell Line, Tumor
- DNA Mutational Analysis/methods
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Down-Regulation/genetics
- Female
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/drug effects
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/genetics
- Genes, Tumor Suppressor
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms/genetics
- Lung Neoplasms/pathology
- Mammary Glands, Human/drug effects
- Mammary Glands, Human/pathology
- Mammary Glands, Human/physiology
- Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental/genetics
- Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental/metabolism
- Mammary Neoplasms, Experimental/pathology
- Mice
- Mice, Inbred BALB C
- Middle Aged
- Mutation/drug effects
- Mutation/genetics
- Receptors, Cell Surface/biosynthesis
- Receptors, Cell Surface/genetics
- Receptors, Cell Surface/metabolism
- Tumor Suppressor Proteins
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- Jan Mollenhauer
- Department of Molecular Genome Analysis, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Carlén A, Rüdiger SG, Loggner I, Olsson J. Bacteria-binding plasma proteins in pellicles formed on hydroxyapatite in vitro and on teeth in vivo. Oral Microbiol Immunol 2003; 18:203-7. [PMID: 12823794 DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-302x.2003.00043.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Previous studies on dental pellicle formation and bacterial adherence have focussed on saliva and its components. The tooth surface is, however, also exposed to the plasma-derived crevicular fluid. In the present study, (i). plasma proteins in in vitro and in vivo pellicles were examined using sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), immunoblotting and image analysis and (ii). the adherence of periodontopathogenic bacteria to experimental plasma and saliva pellicles was examined using radio-labelled bacteria and liquid scintillation counting. The plasma components fibrinogen, fibronectin, albumin and IgG were incorporated from plasma in the experimental pellicle and mediated the adherence of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Actinomyces naeslundii. These proteins were also readily detected in in vivo pellicles and were found to a higher extent in pellicles formed at the gingival part of the tooth surface than at the incisal part.
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- A Carlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Tanner J, Carlén A, Söderling E, Vallittu PK. Adsorption of parotid saliva proteins and adhesion of Streptococcus mutans ATCC 21752 to dental fiber-reinforced composites. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2003; 66:391-8. [PMID: 12808599 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.10012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The use of fiber-reinforced composites (FRC) in dentistry has increased during recent years. In marginal areas of crowns and removable partial dentures the fibers may become exposed and come into contact with oral tissues, saliva, and microbes. To date, few articles have been published on oral microbial adhesion to FRCs. The aim of this study was to compare different FRCs, their components, and conventional restorative materials with respect to S. mutans ATCC 21752 adhesion and adsorption of specific S. mutans binding proteins. Surface roughness of the materials was also determined. Four different FRCs, a restorative composite, and a high-leucite ceramic material were studied. Polyethylene FRC was found to be significantly rougher than all other materials. Aramid FRC also showed higher surface roughness in comparison with all materials but polyethylene FRC. Without a saliva pellicle, adhesion of S. mutans coincided with surface roughness and polyethylene and aramid FRC promoted S. mutans adhesion better than the other smoother materials. In the presence of salivary pellicle, ceramic and polyethylene FRC bound more bacteria than the other materials studied. Higher quantities of S. mutans binding proteins in the pellicles may in part account for the higher S. mutans adhesion to saliva-coated ceramic and polyethylene FRC.
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- Johanna Tanner
- Institute of Dentistry and Biomaterials Research, University of Turku, Finland.
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Many women undergo hormone replacement therapy in order to relieve menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms. Oral discomfort is common among these symptoms and studies have shown that the stimulated whole saliva flow rate is increased after combined oestradiol and progesterone replacement therapy. There is, however, no data regarding the effect of other oestrogens or of oestrogen alone on whole and minor gland saliva. In the present study, the flow rate from minor salivary glands (buccal, labial and palatal) and the secretion rate and buffer capacity of whole saliva was examined in 18 postmenopausal women (61-76 years) prior to, and during 1 year of a low potency oestrogen (oestriol) use. The ability of whole saliva to aggregate and mediate bacterial adherence as well as subjective feelings of dry mouth was also examined. For comparison, the same variables were examined in nine peri- and postmenopausal, non-medicated women (reference group, 53-61 years). During hormone treatment, the labial saliva flow was significantly increased and the complaints of dry mouth reduced. Increased stimulated whole saliva flow was seen in both the hormone and reference groups. This was also true for the stimulated whole saliva buffer capacity, which was increased parallel to the flow rate. The secretion rates were generally lower in the hormone group compared to the reference group throughout the study period. Except for stimulated whole saliva, statistical analysis at baseline revealed no age-related reduction of the saliva flow rates. The ability of whole saliva to mediate aggregation of Actinomyces naeslundii was significantly decreased after hormone treatment. Thus, the present findings indicate that a low dose oestrogen (oestriol) may affect the flow rate of labial salivary glands and the bacterial aggregation activity of whole saliva.
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- L Eliasson
- Department of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, PO Box 450, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden.
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OBJECTIVES The increased plaque formation observed in gingival inflammation is not fully understood. Receptor proteins in the dental pellicle might influence bacterial adhesion and subsequent plaque formation. The purpose of the present study was to examine proteins and microorganisms in dental biofilms, at healthy and inflamed gingival margins. MATERIAL AND METHODS To see whether marginal inflammation affects the composition of the pellicle and the early dental plaque, samples were taken from the gingival and incisal parts of teeth in periodontally healthy subjects, both in gingival health and during experimental gingivitis. Pellicle proteins were analysed using gel-electrophoresis, immunoblotting and image analysis. Bacteria were analysed by culturing and the PCR technique. RESULTS During gingivitis, the rate of plaque formation increased significantly. The semiquantitative amounts of proteins and the numbers of bacteria varied considerably between individuals and surfaces. The amount of total and individual pellicle proteins and the total numbers of bacteria were, however, increased during gingivitis and the increase in proteins was statistically significant on the incisal parts of tooth surfaces. Compared to a healthy gingiva, reduced numbers for Actinomyces spp. (incisal parts only) and streptococci and increased numbers of periodontopathogens in the 4 h dental biofilms were seen at the inflamed gingiva. CONCLUSION Increased gingival crevicular fluid flow during gingivitis affects pellicle formation and increased plasma proteins in the pellicle may modify bacterial attachment and early dental plaque composition.
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- S G Rüdiger
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden
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Milleding P, Carlén A, Wennerberg A, Karlsson S. Protein characterisation of salivary and plasma biofilms formed in vitro on non-corroded and corroded dental ceramic materials. Biomaterials 2001; 22:2545-55. [PMID: 11516087 DOI: 10.1016/s0142-9612(00)00445-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Dental ceramics are generally regarded as low-adhesive materials. Different ceramics may, however, differ in composition and physico-chemical surface properties, which may be changed after corrosion. The aim of this study was to examine the adsorption of proteins onto specimens of different ceramic materials after the incubation in saliva and plasma before and after in vitro corrosion. In addition, the topography of the biofilm was examined by AFM. Surface-bound proteins were desorbed and analysed by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) and immunoblotting using antibodies to saliva and plasma proteins. Silver-stained gels indicated differences in the adsorption of proteins. Differences in surface roughness at the nanometer level did not, however, seem to be correlated to the protein adsorption. After corrosion, unchanged or increased protein staining was generally seen in the gels and Western blots. The reactions for salivary amylase and proline-rich proteins varied between the different materials. Albumin and fibrinogen were identified in samples from all materials tested. Fibronectin and in specific IgA were more sparsely seen. No saliva but all plasma proteins were identified in the alumina and yttria-stabilised zirconia samples and reduced protein reactions were obtained after corrosion.
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- P Milleding
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry/Dental Materials Science, Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg University, Sweden.
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In the initial stages of dental plaque formation, early colonizing bacteria bind to receptor structures in the pellicle, a proteinaceous film formed instantly after cleaning of the tooth surface. Dental restorative materials with surface characteristics different from the tooth might affect pellicle formation and the ability of bacteria to colonize the oral cavity. In this study (i) roughness and chemical composition of glass ionomer and composite resin surfaces before and after polishing, and (ii) the adsorption of salivary proteins and bacterial adherence to the pellicle-coated surfaces were examined. Compared with unpolished composite resin, unpolished glass ionomer had higher surface roughness, contained more inorganic, positively charged components, collected more proteins, and promoted better bacterial adherence. Polishing had the most pronounced effect on the composite resin, giving an enlarged and a rougher surface with a more inorganic character. Polishing the composite resin also led to increased biofilm formation.
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- A Carlén
- Department of Oral Microbiology, Institute of Odontology, Göteborg, Sweden.
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Carlén A, Börjesson AC, Nikdel K, Olsson J. Composition of pellicles formed in vivo on tooth surfaces in different parts of the dentition, and in vitro on hydroxyapatite. Caries Res 2000; 32:447-55. [PMID: 9745119 DOI: 10.1159/000016486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Saliva from the major salivary glands dominates different areas of the mouth. The parotid (PS) and submandibular/sublingual (SMS) saliva differ in their protein composition, and thus, the composition of pellicles formed in various parts of the dentition might vary. In this study, proteins incorporated in 60-min pellicles from the premolar and front regions of the mouths of 4 subjects were examined using sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and immunoblotting using antibodies to amylase, albumin, IgA, parotid saliva agglutinin, low molecular weight SMS mucin (MG2) and proline-rich proteins. Pellicles formed in vitro on hydroxyapatite using PS, SMS and whole saliva from the subjects were examined in a similar manner. The pellicles formed in vitro and in vivo showed a major difference in the appearance of albumin. Bands of albumin were clearly stained in the samples of in vivo pellicles but were not observed or hardly visible in Western blots from the experimental, in vitro pellicles. The sites in the dentition from which a specific protein was recovered could differ between the 4 individuals. The overall protein pattern of the pellicles showed, however, characteristics typical of the saliva which may prevail in the part of the mouth where the pellicles were formed. Thus, parotid saliva agglutinin, a receptor for Streptococcus mutans, was primarily found in the premolar part of the dentition. The mucin MG2, which may mediate the adherence of Streptococcus sanguis and Streptococcus oralis, was in no case clearly seen in pellicles from the premolar region of the upper jaw. The observed variations might be important to the establishment of microflora and tooth-related disease patterns in various parts of the dentition.
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- A Carlén
- Department of Cariology, Faculty of Cariology, Faculty of Odontology, Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden carken@ odontologi.gu.se
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Källtorp M, Carlén A, Thomsen P, Olsson J, Tengvall P. Analysis of rat plasma proteins desorbed from gold and methyl- and hydroxyl-terminated alkane thiols on gold surfaces. J Mater Sci Mater Med 2000; 11:191-199. [PMID: 15348048 DOI: 10.1023/a:1008935826310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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It is believed that adsorbed blood or plasma components, such as water, peptides, carbohydrates and proteins, determine key events in the concomitant inflammatory tissue response close to implants. The aim of the present study was to develop a procedure for the collection and analysis of minor amounts of proteins bound to solid metal implant surfaces. The combination of a sodium dodecyl sulfate washing method coupled with a polyacylamide gel electrophoretic protein separation technique (SDS-PAGE), Western blot and image analysis enabled the desorption, identification and semiquantification of specific proteins. The analyzed proteins were albumin, immunoglobulin G, fibrinogen and fibronectin. Concentration procedures of proteins were not required with this method despite the small area of the test surfaces. The plasma proteins were adsorbed to pure gold and hydroxylated and methylated gold surfaces, which elicit different tissue responses in vivo and plasma protein adsorption patterns in vitro. The image analysis revealed that the pure gold surfaces adsorbed the largest amount of total and specific proteins. This is in accordance with previous ellipsometry/antibody experiments in vitro. Further, the principles described for the protein analysis can be applied on implant surfaces ex vivo.
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- M Källtorp
- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg University, Medicinaregatan 3 and 12, SE-413 90 Göteborg, Sweden
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