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Aqabat HMA, Abouelseoud M, Rafaat SN, Shamel M, Schäfer E, Souza EM, Saber S. Cytocompatibility, Antibacterial, and Anti-Biofilm Efficacy of Grape Seed Extract and Quercetin Hydrogels Against a Mature Endodontic Biofilm Ex Vivo Model. J Clin Med 2024; 13:6464. [PMID: 39518602 PMCID: PMC11547163 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13216464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2024] [Revised: 10/22/2024] [Accepted: 10/23/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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Background/Objectives: To assess the cytocompatibility, antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficacy of grape seed extract (GSE) and quercetin hydrogels versus calcium hydroxide (CH) as intracanal medications (ICMs) against an endodontic ex vivo biofilm model. Methods: Single-rooted teeth (n = 50) were prepared and sterilized before being infected with E. faecalis to develop a mature biofilm. They were divided into five equal groups according to the ICM used: G1: medicated with CH paste, G2: medicated with GSE hydrogel, G3: medicated with quercetin hydrogel, G4: positive control group that was infected and not medicated, and G5: negative control group that was neither infected nor medicated. After 1 week, the ICM was removed, and the root canals were cultured to assess the antibacterial efficacy by counting the colony-forming units and the anti-biofilm efficacy by the crystal violet assay. Dead/live bacterial viability was assessed by CFLSM examination, while the cytocompatibility was assessed using the MTT assay. Results: CH had the best antibacterial efficacy, followed by GSE and quercetin hydrogels (p < 0.001). Regarding the anti-biofilm efficacy, GSE was superior, followed by quercetin and CH (p < 0.001). CFLSM examination showed CH and GSE hydrogel to be highly effective in comparison to the positive control (p < 0.0001), with no statistical difference between them (p > 0.05). CH showed significantly higher cell viability percentages using a 500 μg/mL, while quercetin and GSE started to show cell viability > 70% at concentrations of 125 μg/mL and 62.5 μg/mL. Conclusions: CH fulfilled the ideal requirements of ICM as being both antibacterial and non-cytotoxic compared to the other materials tested.
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- Huda Mohammed Ahmed Aqabat
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt; (H.M.A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt; (H.M.A.A.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt;
- Dental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt;
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- Dental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt;
- Department of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt
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- Central Interdisciplinary Ambulance, School of Dentistry, University of Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil;
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt; (H.M.A.A.); (M.A.)
- Dental Science Research Group, Health Research Centre of Excellence, The British University in Egypt (BUE), El Sherouk City 11837, Egypt;
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Tian S, Ding T, Li H. Oral microbiome in human health and diseases. MLIFE 2024; 3:367-383. [PMID: 39359681 PMCID: PMC11442140 DOI: 10.1002/mlf2.12136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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The oral cavity contains the second-largest microbiota in the human body. The cavity's anatomically and physiologically diverse niches facilitate a wide range of symbiotic bacteria living at distinct oral sites. Consequently, the oral microbiota exhibits site specificity, with diverse species, compositions, and structures influenced by specific aspects of their placement. Variations in oral microbiota structure caused by changes in these influencing factors can impact overall health and lead to the development of diseases-not only in the oral cavity but also in organs distal to the mouth-such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disease. Conversely, diseases can exacerbate the imbalance of the oral microbiota, creating a vicious cycle. Understanding the heterogeneity of both the oral microbiome and individual humans is important for investigating the causal links between the oral microbiome and diseases. Additionally, understanding the intricacies of the oral microbiome's composition and regulatory factors will help identify the potential causes of related diseases and develop interventions to prevent and treat illnesses in this domain. Therefore, turning to the extant research in this field, we systematically review the relationship between oral microbiome dynamics and human diseases.
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- Siqi Tian
- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-Sen University) Ministry of Education Guangzhou China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-Sen University) Ministry of Education Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Human Microbiome and Chronic Diseases (Sun Yat-sen University) Ministry of Education, China Guangzhou China
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Zhongshan School of Medicine Sun Yat-Sen University Guangzhou China
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Diseases Control (Sun Yat-Sen University) Ministry of Education Guangzhou China
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Kataia MM, Kataia EM, Khalil HF, Seoud MAE. Post-operative pain after root canal preparation with different apical finishing sizes a triple blinded split mouth clinical trial. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:800. [PMID: 39014316 PMCID: PMC11250953 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04527-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This is a triple-blinded, prospective split-mouth clinical trial. It is important to shed light on the effect of different apical preparation sizes regarding postoperative pain within the same patient with the same pulpal histological status. The aim is to compare and evaluate the severity of postoperative pain following apical enlargement with two different sizes after the IBF using the visual analogue scale. METHODS Fifty "teeth" in 25 patients were assigned into two equal groups (25 per group) using E3 Azure rotary files; Group A was prepared two sizes greater than the Initial binding file (IBF) (the largest K file to bind at the actual working length) mesial canals, which were enlarged to 35#/0.04 and 40#/0.04 for the distal canals. Group B was prepared in three sizes larger than the IBF: 40#/0.04 for mesial canals and 45#/0.04 for the distal canals. On a modified VAS form, patients were questioned to indicate the degree of their pain and assisted in narrating their pain intensity during the following periods: 12, 24, and 72 h, and after a week. VAS data were non-parametric and analyzed using the signed-rank test for intergroup comparisons, Freidman's test, and the Nemenyi post hoc test for intragroup comparisons. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS showed that regardless of measurement time, enlargement of apical preparation was significantly associated with higher pain scores (p < 0.001). Within both groups, there was a significant reduction of measured pain score with time, with values measured after 12 and 24 h being significantly higher than values measured at other intervals (p < 0.001) and with values measured after three days being significantly higher than 1-week value (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The size of apical preparation had a significant effect on postoperative pain. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER & DATE NCT05847738, 08/05/2023.
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- Mohamed Medhat Kataia
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
- Restorative and Dental Materials Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University of Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
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Xiao WX, Yang X, Wang M. Drug sensitivity testing during dental pulp-dentin complex repair: its effect on treatment outcome and prognosis. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:2814-2827. [PMID: 39114684 PMCID: PMC11301483 DOI: 10.62347/icyr9713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of targeted therapy based on drug sensitivity testing (DST) results in patients with acute pulpitis (AP). METHODS A total of 80 cases of AP were included retrospectively and divided into two groups: control (Ctrl) group (conventional drug palliative therapy, n=40) and experimental (Exp) group (DST + non-resistant drugs, n=40). The clinical data and laboratory examination data of patients, including bacterial culture data, drug sensitivity test results, Ca and P contents in dental pulp, visual analogue scale (AVS), treatment satisfaction, and dental pulp incidence, were collected and analyzed. RESULTS Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and Porphyromonas gingivalis exhibited higher resistance rates (RS) to penicillin and amoxicillin but no resistance to imipenem and metronidazole. The content of Ca and P in the dental pulp of the Exp group patients was significantly higher than that of the Ctrl group (P=0.006). The total response rate (95% vs. 77.5%, P=0.018) and overall patient satisfaction (92.5% vs. 80%, P=0.021) were also significantly higher in the Exp group than in the Ctrl group. Additionally, when the follow-up duration exceeded 1 year, the incidence of dental pulp reactions in the Exp group was significantly lower than that of the Ctrl group (P=0.026). CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that Gram-negative anaerobes are the predominant oral pathogens in patients with AP. Imipenem and metronidazole demonstrate the most effective anti-infective properties against these anaerobes. Utilizing DST to select non-resistant drugs for treatment prior to therapy effectively enhances clinical outcomes for patients with AP.
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- Wei-Xiong Xiao
- Department of Stomatology, Wangjiang Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqing 400015, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Wangjiang Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengdu 610065, Sichuan, China
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Mohamed AA, Fayyad DM, El-Telbany M, Mohamed DAA. Antibacterial biofilm efficacy of calcium hydroxide loaded on Gum Arabic nanocarrier: an in-vitro study. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:215. [PMID: 38341565 PMCID: PMC10859034 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03941-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND An innovative intracanal medication formulation was introduced in the current study to improve the calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) therapeutic capability against resistant Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) biofilm. This in-vitro study aimed to prepare, characterize, and evaluate the antibacterial efficiency of Ca(OH)2 loaded on Gum Arabic (GA) nanocarrier (Ca(OH)2-GA NPs) and to compare this efficiency with conventional Ca(OH)2, Ca(OH)2 nanoparticles (NPs), GA, and GA NPs. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prepared nanoparticle formulations for the tested medications were characterized using Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). 141 human mandibular premolars were selected, and their root canals were prepared. Twenty-one roots were then sectioned into 42 tooth slices. All prepared root canals (n = 120) and teeth slices (n = 42) were divided into six groups according to the intracanal medication used. E. faecalis was inoculated in the samples for 21 days to form biofilms, and then the corresponding medications were applied for 7 days. After medication application, the residual E. faecalis bacteria were assessed using CFU, Q-PCR, and SEM. Additionally, the effect of Ca(OH)2-GA NPs on E. faecalis biofilm genes (agg, ace, and efaA) was investigated using RT-PCR. Data were statistically analyzed at a 0.05 level of significance. RESULTS The synthesis of NPs was confirmed using TEM. The results of the FTIR proved that the Ca(OH)2 was successfully encapsulated in the GA NPs. Ca(OH)2-GA NPs caused a significant reduction in the E. faecalis biofilm gene expression when compared to the control (p < 0.001). There were significant differences in the E. faecalis CFU mean count and CT mean values between the tested groups (p < 0.001) except between the Ca(OH)2 and GA CFU mean count. Ca(OH)2-GA NPs showed the least statistical E. faecalis mean count among other groups. SEM observation showed that E. faecalis biofilm was diminished in all treatment groups, especially in the Ca(OH)2-GA NPS group when compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS Ca(OH)2 and GA nanoparticles demonstrate superior anti-E. faecalis activity when compared to their conventional counterparts. Ca(OH)2-GA NPs showed the best antibacterial efficacy in treating E. faecalis biofilm. The tested NP formulations could be considered as promising intracanal medications.
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- Alshafey Alsayed Mohamed
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, 4.5 Ring Road, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, 4.5 Ring Road, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Microbiology and Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44519, Egypt
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-Ku, Fukuoka, 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Suez Canal University, 4.5 Ring Road, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Sinai University, Kantara, Ismailia, Egypt.
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Elashiry MM, Raafat SN, Tay FR, Saber SM. Effect of rapamycin on human periodontal ligament stem cells that have been exposed to sodium hypochlorite. Life Sci 2023; 329:121989. [PMID: 37524163 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.121989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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AIMS The present study investigated the effect of rapamycin on the viability and osteogenic differentiation potential of human periodontal ligament stem cells (hPDLSCs) in the presence of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). MAIN METHODS After determining the minimum inhibitory concentration of NaOCl and optimum concentration of rapamycin, the viability of hPDLSCs was evaluated using the MTT assay subsequent to their exposure to NaOCl, rapamycin, or a combination of both. Osteogenic differentiation was evaluated by the cell mineralization assay performed by alizarin red S staining, alkaline phosphatase activity, and monitoring the expression of osteogenic genes markers Runt-related transcription factor 2, osteocalcin, and osteoprotegerin, using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). The expression of autophagy-related genes PI3K, Akt, and mTOR, was also analyzed with RT-qPCR. KEY FINDINGS Stem cells treated with rapamycin showed the highest percentage of viable cells in the presence of NaOCl. The same trend was observed for all osteogenic differentiation assays. The hPDLSCs treated with rapamycin demonstrated the highest calcium nodule deposition, alkaline phosphatase activity, and the expression of osteogenic gene markers. These effects were not adversely affected by the presence of NaOCl. Rapamycin significantly inhibited mTOR gene expression, while there were no differences in the gene expression of PI3K and Akt. SIGNIFICANCE Rapamycin counteracts the cytotoxic effect of NaOCl by enhancing the viability and osteogenic differentiation potential of hPDLSCs. Rapamycin appears to accomplish these processes via autophagy activation, by inhibiting mTOR gene expression. The incorporation of rapamycin in regenerative endodontic therapy may encourage a higher success rate.
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- Mohamed M Elashiry
- Department of Endodontics, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, GA, USA; Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Egypt; Center of Innovative Dental Sciences (CIDS), Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, GA, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt; Center of Innovative Dental Sciences (CIDS), Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Egypt; Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Egypt
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Kaukab A, Gaur S, Agnihotri R, Taneja V. Silver Nanoparticles as an Intracanal Medicament: A Scoping Review. ScientificWorldJournal 2023; 2023:9451685. [PMID: 37727615 PMCID: PMC10506882 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9451685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) release Ag ions with potent bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. They have shown promising results as an intracanal medicament for removing Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), a resistant bacterium associated with root canal failures. This review summarizes the role of AgNPs as an intracanal medicament. Original research articles on AgNPs as an intracanal medicament were searched in databases such as MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and Embase, resulting in 24 studies. They showed that AgNPs effectively eliminated E. faecalis and reduced postoperative pain following root canal therapy. However, these effects should be further verified through clinical trials as most of the studies were in vitro.
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- Azra Kaukab
- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Periodontology, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dentistry Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia
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Chen Z, Chu Z, Jiang Y, Xu L, Qian H, Wang Y, Wang W. Recent advances on nanomaterials for antibacterial treatment of oral diseases. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100635. [PMID: 37143614 PMCID: PMC10153485 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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An imbalance of bacteria in oral environment can lead to a variety of oral diseases, such as periodontal disease, dental caries, and peri-implant inflammation. In the long term, in view of the increasing bacterial resistance, finding suitable alternatives to traditional antibacterial methods is an important research today. With the development of nanotechnology, antibacterial agents based on nanomaterials have attracted much attention in dental field due to their low cost, stable structures, excellent antibacterial properties and broad antibacterial spectrum. Multifunctional nanomaterials can break through the limitations of single therapy and have the functions of remineralization and osteogenesis on the basis of antibacterial, which has made significant progress in the long-term prevention and treatment of oral diseases. In this review, we have summarized the applications of metal and their oxides, organic and composite nanomaterials in oral field in recent five years. These nanomaterials can not only inactivate oral bacteria, but also achieve more efficient treatment and prevention of oral diseases by improving the properties of the materials themselves, enhancing the precision of targeted delivery of drugs and imparting richer functions. Finally, future challenges and untapped potential are elaborated to demonstrate the future prospects of antibacterial nanomaterials in oral field.
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- Zetong Chen
- School of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
- Corresponding author. School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- School of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230032, China
- Corresponding author. School of Stomatology, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Research and Engineering Center of Biomedical Materials, Anhui Provincial Institute of Translational Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, 230012, China
- Corresponding author. School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Afkhami F, Forghan P, Gutmann JL, Kishen A. Silver Nanoparticles and Their Therapeutic Applications in Endodontics: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:715. [PMID: 36986576 PMCID: PMC10052550 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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The efficient elimination of microorganisms and their byproducts from infected root canals is compromised by the limitations in conventional root canal disinfection strategies and antimicrobials. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are advantageous for root canal disinfection, mainly due to their wide-spectrum anti-microbial activity. Compared to other commonly used nanoparticulate antibacterials, AgNPs have acceptable antibacterial properties and relatively low cytotoxicity. Owing to their nano-scale, AgNPs penetrate deeper into the complexities of the root canal systems and dentinal tubules, as well as enhancing the antibacterial properties of endodontic irrigants and sealers. AgNPs gradually increase the dentin hardness in endodontically treated teeth and promote antibacterial properties when used as a carrier for intracanal medication. The unique properties of AgNPs make them an ideal additive for different endodontic biomaterials. However, the possible side effects of AgNPs, such as cytotoxicity and tooth discoloration potential, merits further research.
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- Farzaneh Afkhami
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1439955991, Iran
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- School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 1894787545, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX 75246, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada
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Mahfouz Omer SM, Mohamed DA, Ali Abdel Latif RM. Comparative Evaluation of the Antibacterial Effect of Allium Sativum, Calcium hydroxide and Their Combination as Intracanal Medicaments in Infected Mature Anterior Teeth A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1010-1025. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Shaimaa Mohamed Mahfouz Omer
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry Suez Canal University Egypt
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry Suez Canal University Egypt
- Department of Restorative Dental Science, Vision Colleges Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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Saber SM, Alfadag AMA, Nawar NN, Plotino G, Hassanien EES. Instrumentation Kinematics Does Not Affect Bacterial Reduction, Post-Operative Pain and flare-ups: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int Endod J 2022; 55:405-415. [PMID: 35100456 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIM This randomized clinical trial aimed to assess the effect of instrumentation kinematics (reciprocation or continuous rotation) on bacterial reduction, post-operative pain and incidence of flare-ups after root canal treatment of single-rooted mandibular premolars with asymptomatic apical periodontitis. METHODOLOGY Sixty-six patients were included in this prospective, parallel, randomized clinical trial. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups (N=33) according to the kinematics of the shaping instrument: WaveOne Gold (WO) used in reciprocation or One Shape (OS) used in continuous rotation. Under complete asepsis, bacterial samples were taken before (S1) and after (S2) a standard cleaning and shaping protocol. Evaluation of bacterial reduction was done by both culture technique and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis. Post-operative pain was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) after 24, 48- and 72-hours following treatment, while flare-ups were recorded as a binary outcome (Yes/No). Independent and paired t-tests were used for inter and intragroup comparisons for bacterial count data respectively. For post-operative pain score, intergroup comparisons were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test while intragroup comparisons were analyzed using Friedman test followed by pairwise comparisons utilizing Wilcoxon signed rank test with Bonferroni correction. The significance level was set at p≤0.05 within all tests. RESULTS All the allocated participants received the intervention and were analyzed. The comparison between culture and qPCR methods showed that qPCR analysis demonstrated significantly higher pre-instrumentation baseline bacterial count (p<0.05). The percentage of bacterial reduction, detected by either method, significantly decreased after instrumentation using either rotation or reciprocation kinematics (p<0.05). However, the difference between the WOG or OS files was statistically non-significant (p>0.05). The intra-group comparisons showed a significant reduction in post-operative pain with time (p<0.05) for both groups. However, the inter-group comparison demonstrated that the difference in post-operative pain after the use of either WOG or OS was statistically non-significant (p>0.05). The incidence of flare-ups between both groups was also not-significant (p=1). CONCLUSIONS Shaping kinematics, either rotation or reciprocation motions, had no impact on bacterial reduction and the incidence of post-operative pain and flare-ups after root canal preparation of single-rooted premolars with asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
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- Shehabeldin Mohamed Saber
- Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,Department of Endodontics, The British University, El-Shorouk city, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, The British University, El-Shorouk city, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.,El-Galala University, El-Galala city, Egypt
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