Comparative Efficacy of Endodontic Medicaments Against Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilms

Comparative Efficacy of Endodontic Medicaments Against Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilms
Author: Barbara Plutzer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2009
Genre: Endodontics
ISBN:

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"The aims of this study were: 1) to compare the efficacy of commonly used endodontic medicaments against E. faecalis cultured as a biofilm" [and] "2) to compare the antimicrobial effect achieved through exposure to endodontic medicaments with that achieved by exposure to a constant concentration of sodium hypochlorite for varying times." --p. iv.

Effectiveness of Ozonated Water Irrigation Against an Established Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm in Root Canal Treated Teeth in Vitro

Effectiveness of Ozonated Water Irrigation Against an Established Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm in Root Canal Treated Teeth in Vitro
Author: Adam B. Broady
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN:

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Introduction: One of the main objectives of endodontic therapy is to reduce microbes and remove inflamed pulpal tissue within the root canal system (RCS). This is accomplished through chemomechanical debridement of the RCS using hand and rotary instrumentation along with an antimicrobial irrigant. Today, the most commonly used irrigant is sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), often at concentrations toxic to human cells. The use of ozone as an endodontic irrigant is a novel technique that has been proven to be antimicrobial against several microorganisms. However, independent research is lacking on ozone's efficacy against an established endodontic biofilm. If ozone's efficacy against biofilms is confirmed, the use of toxic and potentially dangerous sodium hypochlorite could be replaced in some clinical situations (i.e., regeneration, immature teeth, resorption) with a safer and effective alternative. Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the anti-biofilm activity of different concentrations of ozonated water compared to various concentrations of NaOCl against an established endodontic biofilm of Enterococcus faecalis in root canal treated teeth in vitro. Materials and Methods: The crowns of similarly sized, maxillary anterior teeth were removed, and the roots cut to a standard length (12 mm). All root canals were instrumented to a standard size. Specimens were sterilized and then inoculated with E. faecalis, which were allowed to grow for two weeks to form an established biofilm. There were six treatment groups: 1) 6% NaOCl; 2) 1.5% NaOCl; 3) 16μg/mL ozonated water; 4) 25μg/mL ozonated water; 5) 50μg/mL ozonated water, and 6) saline. Following treatment, samples were collected, plated, and incubated for two days. The number of CFU/mL were determined, and samples visualized using confocal imaging. The effect of treatment group on bacterial counts was made using one-way ANOVA followed by pair-wise comparisons. Null Hypothesis: Endodontically treated teeth irrigated with ozonated water will not demonstrate a statistically significant decrease in the E. faecalis biofilm compared to those treated with sodium hypochlorite Results: CFUs were converted to log10 and compared using Fisher's Exact tests or one-way ANOVA followed by pair-wise tests. In all observations utilizing NaOCl irrigation, no colonies formed following treatment. The two NaOCl groups, with 0 CFU/mL, were significantly different than the other four groups (p=0.009). Saline showed a trend towards higher CFU/mL than 50 μg/ml O3 (p=0.068). None of the other comparisons approached statistical significance (p=0.453 25 μg/ml O3, p=0.606 16 μg/ml O3, p=0.999 25 μg/ml O3 vs 50 μg/ml O3, p=0.990 16 μg/ml O3 vs 50 μg/ml O3, p=1.000 16 μg/ml O3 vs 25 μg/ml O3). Confocal imaging helped illustrate effects of irrigation and confirm CFU findings. Conclusion: The results of this study failed to reject the null hypothesis. There was a statistically significant difference in the E. faecalis biofilm remaining in the groups treated with ozonated water compared to those treated with NaOCl. However, there was a trend towards higher CFU/mL in the saline group compared to the 50μg/mL ozonated water group. According to this finding, future studies should evaluate the effects of higher concentrations of ozonated water against an established E. faecalis biofilm. In addition, other follow-up studies might include ozonated water's effect on human cells, such as the stem cells of the apical papilla that are so critical to the success of regenerative endodontic procedures. Due to university and laboratory closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this project was stopped short and an insufficient sample size did not allow for proper statistical power. Additional occasions should be run upon the university's re-opening to allow for proper statistical power.

An in Vitro Investigation Into the Antimicrobial Activity of Some Endodontic Medicaments and Their Bases Using Agar Diffusion, Biofilm Testing and Medicament Inactivation by Dentine

An in Vitro Investigation Into the Antimicrobial Activity of Some Endodontic Medicaments and Their Bases Using Agar Diffusion, Biofilm Testing and Medicament Inactivation by Dentine
Author: Basil Athanassiadis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2007
Genre: Calcium hydroxide
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There is no question that micro-organisms are at the centre of the cause of pulpal and periradicular pathoses. Antimicrobial agents have been used in endodontic therapy for more than a century. It is well known that after instrumentation and irrigation some type of further disinfection is required to enhance the chances for treatment success; hence various types of medicaments have been used over the last century. Currently calcium hydroxide is the most commonly used medicament but others include antibiotic/steroid combinations of which Ledermix paste is the most popular. Although these ingredients are the active components of the medicaments, their vehicles play an important role in determining the ionic dissociation of the active components as well as the handling properties of the product. This study used three different testing models to compare, by in vitro means, the efficacy of a number of medicaments in terms of their antimicrobial spectrum, medicament inactivation and ability to penetrate Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Their bases were also tested separately to establish what effect these components had. The medicaments used in each test model were Ledermix paste, Pulpdent paste, Ultracal paste, and a 50:50 mixture of Ledermix and Pulpdent pastes, while the bases tested included methyl cellulose and water, polyethylene glycol (PEG), and PEG combined with zinc oxide, calcium chloride and the remainder of ingredients which form the base for Ledermix paste. Well diffusion assays were used to test the antimicrobial action of the above commercial products and their bases. The zones of inhibition were recorded and compared to assess the relative antimicrobial actions. Each medicament and base was also applied to biofilms of E. faecalis generated on cellulose nitrate membrane filters. Each of these biofilms were transferred to a saline solution which was seeded onto agar plates and then the colony forming units were counted to determine the number of bacterial cells destroyed. The final experiment investigated the antimicrobial effect of some current medicaments and their bases on E. faecalis in the presence of dentine, and evaluated the extent of inactivation of the antibacterial activity by dentine. The results of the three studies showed that none of the bases had any major antimicrobial effects against the bacteria tested. The combination of Ledermix paste and Pulpdent paste produced the best antibacterial results in the agar diffusion assay. Pulpdent and the Ledermix/Pulpdent combination produced the highest percentage "kills" in E. faecalis biofilms, and this effect was also repeated whilst in the presence of dentine. Taken as a whole, the results of this series of studies suggest that of the medicaments tested (Ledermix, Pulpdent, Ledermix/Pulpdent 50/50) the calcium hydroxide containing medicaments have the greatest antimicrobial properties.

Reduction of Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm by Blue Light and Sodium Hypochlorite

Reduction of Enterococcus Faecalis Biofilm by Blue Light and Sodium Hypochlorite
Author: Daryl A. Kwan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2017
Genre: Biofilms
ISBN:

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Introduction: Microbial biofilms have been shown to be a cause of persistent endodontic infections. It is more resistant than planktonic bacteria to host immune defenses and antimicrobials. Studies indicate that photodynamic light therapy (PDT), which involves using light at specific wavelengths, has a potent antibacterial effect on bacterial biofilm. PDT is an antimicrobial strategy that involves the use of a nontoxic photosensitizer (PS) along with a light source. The excited PS reacts with molecular oxygen to produce highly reactive oxygen species, which induce injury or death to microorganisms. PSs have a high degree of selectivity for inhibiting microorganisms without negatively affecting host mammalian cells. PDT has been suggested as an adjuvant to conventional endodontic treatment. Studies at IUSD have shown that blue light at 380 nm to 440 nm has the ability to inactivate Streptococcus mutans biofilm without any exogenous PS. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of blue light at 380 nm to 440 nm to reduce adherence of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm after NaOCl irrigation at various concentrations. Materials and Methods: E. faecalis biofilm was established for 72 hours in 96- well flat-bottom microtiter plates using Tryptic Soy Broth supplemented with 1.0-percent sucrose (TSBS). Biofilm was irradiated with blue light for 5 minutes before exposure to various concentrations of NaOCl for 30 seconds. A crystal violet biofilm assay was used to determine relative density of the biofilm. Data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Sidak-adjusted multiple comparisons using a 5.0-percent significance level. Null Hypothesis: Blue light and NaOCl will not have an effect against E. faecalis biofilm adherence. Results: Overall, there was a significant effect (p

Biomaterials in Endodontics

Biomaterials in Endodontics
Author: Zohaib Khurshid
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128217456

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Biomaterials in Endodontics offers an up-to-date overview of endodontic biomaterials and their applications in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This book details the key biomaterials used in clinical endodontics and the benefits and challenges of using these materials, from root canal obturation materials to alloys for endodontic files and hand instruments. Chapters also offer a unique insight into the regenerative applications of endodontic biomaterials, such as the use of stem cells and growth factors for bone regeneration. Biomaterials in Endodontics is a useful resource for researchers working in biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine, and materials science with an interest in dentistry and bone regeneration. This book is also a helpful guide for endodontists, dentists, dental scientists, and clinicians with an interest in biomaterials for endodontics. Details the latest innovations in materials used for endodontic procedures Offers a unique insight into regenerative applications of endodontic biomaterials Appeals to an interdisciplinary readership, combining materials science, regenerative medicine, and biomedical engineering approaches

Oral Biofilms

Oral Biofilms
Author: S. Eick
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2020-12-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3318068527

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Biofilms are highly organized polymicrobial communities that are embedded in an extracellular matrix and formed on natural and artificial surfaces. In the oral cavity, biofilms are formed not only on natural teeth, but also on restorative materials, prosthetic constructions, and dental implants. Oral diseases like caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and also pulp inflammation are associated with biofilms. This publication is an up-to-date overview on oral biofilms from different clinically relevant perspectives. Experts comprising basic researchers and clinicians report on recent research relating to biofilms - from general summaries to recommendations for daily clinical work. This book covers all aspects of oral biofilms, including models used in the laboratory, biofilms in dental water unit lines, periodontal and peri-implant biofilms, caries-related biofilms, halitosis, endodontic biofilms, and Candida infections, as well as biofilms on dental materials and on orthodontic appliances. Several chapters deal with anti-biofilm therapy, from the efficacy of mechanical methods and the use of antimicrobials, to alternative concepts. This publication is particularly recommended to dental medicine students, practitioners, other oral healthcare professionals, and scientists with an interest in translational research on biofilms.

Endodontic Microbiology

Endodontic Microbiology
Author: Ashraf F. Fouad
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 878
Release: 2017-02-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118975502

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Endodontic Microbiology, Second Edition presents a comprehensive reference to the microbiology, pathogenesis, management, and healing of endodontic pathosis, emphasizing the importance of biological sciences in understanding and managing endodontic disease and its interaction with systemic health. Provides a major revision to the first book to focus on the problems related to microbes in the root canal and periapical tissues Updates current knowledge in endodontic pathosis, especially regarding next generation sequencing and microbial virulence Presents useful diagrams, images, radiographs, and annotated histological images to illustrate the concepts Emphasizes the importance of biological science in understanding and managing endodontic disease Includes contributions from the leading researchers and educators in the field

Problem Solving in Endodontics - E-Book

Problem Solving in Endodontics - E-Book
Author: James L. Gutmann
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2010-08-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032307801X

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Problem Solving in Endodontics, 5th Edition, by James L. Gutmann and Paul Lovdahl, offers updated techniques and an evidence-based approach to the most common procedures performed at chairside. Ideal for both endodontists and general dentists, this thoroughly revised reference combines the precision of quality endodontic care with achievable and pain-free outcomes for the patient. Each chapter has been carefully designed so that you'll quickly grasp the anatomy, the instruments needed, and what procedures should be performed -- all supplemented by boxed clinical case examples and tips. Going beyond problem solving, it also addresses the major issues in diagnostic, anatomic, restorative, periodontic, traumatic, and surgical aspects of tooth retention. Provides chairside guidance for the endodontic procedures most commonly performed by endodontists and general dentists. Entire text has expanded concepts that are verified in new drawings and clinically relevant cases. Integrates new technologies and materials into every chapter that when applied result in predictable and optimal outcomes. Establishes clear parameters for the retention of teeth. Correlates optimal patient outcomes with an evidence-based approach. Reflects the practical expertise of renowned endodontics authority and past President of the AAE, Dr. James Gutmann, and endodontics specialist, Dr. Paul Lovdahl. Every chapter has been completely rewritten, and concepts have been integrated for quick recognition, understanding and application to common, everyday challenges. The Surgery section has been expanded with new case studies, and more in-depth coverage of indications and applications for surgeries, such as crown-lengthening technique, periradicular surgery to manage perforations and resorptive defects, and other endodontically-related problems. The approach of this text is to teach the clinician how to recognize and analyze the problems encountered and to synthesize the data for realistic and successful outcomes. To help you make the best clinical decisions, this edition contains new chapters and new sections on diagnosis and treatment planning that presents crucial information on Radiographic Images, Differential Diagnosis of Bony Defects, Diagnosis of Treatment Failure, and Diagnosis of Non-odontogenic Pain. Retains a succinct, user-friendly format with a new design that includes hundreds of NEW high-quality clinical photos and art. Offers broader coverage of tooth trauma with established treatment planning outcomes. ALL references are updated and annotated in the text. Provides a practical, problem-solving approach with new chapters on: radiographic technique and interpretation; impact of pulp disease on the periodontium and vice versa; treatment failure and tooth retention; how to differentiate problems of pulp/periodontium from those that are non-odontogenic in nature; vital pulp therapy; and more.

Nanotechnology in Endodontics

Nanotechnology in Endodontics
Author: Anil Kishen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2015-03-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319135759

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This book provides detailed information on the emerging applications of nanomaterials and nanoparticles within endodontics, highlighting the exciting potential clinical impact of nanotechnology in the field. The range of applications covered is diverse, encompassing drug and gene delivery, tissue engineering, antibacterial strategies, dentin tissue stabilization, dentin pulp regeneration and use in restorative and endodontic materials. Important scientific background information relating to each application is provided, with clear coverage of basic principles. In addition, potential pitfalls are identified and explained. The cytotoxicity of nanomaterials and nanoparticles is also addressed in a separate chapter. The book will be of value both for endodontic practitioners and for all scientists and graduate students who are interested in the application of nanotechnology in endodontics.