scholarly journals Is pomegranate peels infusion effective for disinfection of toothbrushes?

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 253-257
Author(s):  
Priscila Lima de Luna FREIRE ◽  
Priscila Hernández CAMPOS ◽  
Fabíola Galbiatti CARVALHO ◽  
Jonas Almeida RODRIGUES ◽  
Michele Baffi DINIZ
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Agar Culture ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Colony Forming Unit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Disinfectant Solution

Abstract Introduction Methods of decontamination or sanitization of toothbrushes have been questioned. Objective This study assessed the effectiveness of pomegranate peels infusion as a disinfectant of toothbrushes against Streptococcus mutans. Material and method A sample of 16 schoolchildren aged between 7 and 9 years performed brushing 5 days/week, with a careful brushing once a day. After each day of brushing, the toothbrushes were washed and sprayed with one disinfectant solution. This procedure was repeated for 4 weeks using one of the different solutions per week: distilled water (G1; negative control), pomegranate (Punica granatum Linn) peels infusion (G2), 1% sodium hypochlorite (G3) and 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate (G4). After the fifth day, toothbrushes were collected for laboratory analysis. Toothbrushes heads were subjected to agitation in saline dilution of 10–1, 10–2,10–3, and 25 μL of each dilution were seeded in mitis salivarius agar culture medium for S. mutans colony-forming unit (CFU) counting. One calibrated examiner (Kappa = 0.91) performed the CFU (mL–1 × 104) counts. Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn Multiple Comparison tests were used at a significance level of 5%. Result G1 presented the highest number of CFU (3.9 ± 8.4), followed by G2 (3.2 ± 4.0). No S. mutans growth was observed in G3 and G4. There was no statistically significant difference between G1 and G2 and between G3 and G4 (p>0.05). Conclusion Pomegranate infusion was completely ineffective for the disinfection of toothbrushes against S. mutans when compared with 1% sodium hypochlorite and 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate solutions.

scholarly journals Effect of Super-Oxidized Water, Sodium Hypochlorite and EDTA on Dentin Microhardness

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandre Corrêa Ghisi ◽  
Patrícia Maria Poli Kopper ◽  
Flávia E. R. Baldasso ◽  
Caroline P. Stürmer ◽  
Giampiero Rossi-Fedele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Control Root ◽  
Root Canal Dentin ◽  
The One ◽  
Cervical Root

The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of the following irrigating solutions on the microhardness of root canal dentin: 2% sodium hypochlorite (2NaOCl), 5% sodium hypochlorite (5NaOCl), super-oxidized water (400 ppm Sterilox - Sx) and 17% EDTA (E). Eighty roots from bovine incisors were randomly divided into 8 groups (n=10): 2NaOCl, 5NaOCl, Sx, and 2NaOCl + E, 5NaOCl + E, Sx + E (associated with E as final irrigant for 5 min), E solely and distilled water (dH2O) as the negative control. Root canal preparation was performed by hand instruments, using one of the irrigation protocols for 30 min. Then, 5 mm of the cervical root third were cut out from each sample and subjected to the Vickers microhardness test, at two points, one at approximately 500-1000 µm from the root canal lumen (distance 1), and the other at approximately 500-1000 µm from the external root surface (distance 2). Data were analyzed by Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests at 5% significance level. Microhardness values at distance 1 were significantly lower than those at distance 2 for all groups, except 5NaOCl and 5NaOCl + E groups (p>0.05). EDTA showed the lowest microhardness values. However, no statistically significant difference was detected among groups at distance 1 and EDTA was significantly different only from Sx at distance 2. In conclusion, all tested solutions showed lower microhardness at the most superficial root canal dentin layer compared to the one found near the external root surface, except 5NaOCl and 5NaOCl + E; EDTA promoted lower microhardness values in comparison to Sterilox at this site.

Comparative Study to Evaluate the Surface Detail Reproduction of Dental Stone after Immersion in Various Different Disinfectant Solutions, Under Stereomicroscope 10 X Magnification –An In-Vitro Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rathika Rai ◽  
M. A. Easwaran ◽  
K. T. Dhivya
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Immersion Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Surface Irregularities ◽  
Disinfectant Solution ◽  
Surface Detail ◽  
Group B

Aim: To evaluate the surface detail reproduction of dental stone this is immersed in different disinfectant solution and studied under stereomicroscope. Methodology: Total number of 30 specimens of dental stone (Type III) were made with measurements of 1.5cm diameter and 1cm height .This samples are divided in to 3 groups group A,B,C. were A is immersed in Distilled water which was taken as control group ;B is immersed in 2% Glutaraldehyde and C is immersed in 5%sodium hypochlorite. Each specimen were immersed in the disinfectant solution for 15 minutes and dried under room temperature for 24 hrs. After 24 hrs each specimens are studied under stereomicroscope for surface details. Result: The results showed no significant difference in the surface irregularities and porosities for a group 1 and group 2 except group 3 which showed significant increase in the porosities, surface irregularities and erosions after disinfection with 5% NaHOCl by immersion method. Conclusion: The surface detail reproduction capacity of die stone was adversely affected when 5% Sodium hypochlorite was used as disinfectant solution when compare d to control group and 2% Glutaraldehyde

scholarly journals The mortality effect of castor bean (Ricinus communis) extract on Aedes aegypti larvae

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
TRI NUGROHO WIBOWO ◽  
DARUKUTNI DARUKUTNI ◽  
SUTARTINAH SRI HANDAYANI
Keyword(s):  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Castor Bean ◽  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Probit Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Extract Concentration ◽  
Mortality Effect ◽  
Significant Difference

Wibowo TN, Darukutni, Handayani SS. 2010. The mortality effect of castor bean (Ricinus communis) extract on Aedes aegypti larvae. Biofarmasi 8: 77-81. The aim of this research was to determine the mortality effect of Ricinus communis L. extract on Aedes aegypti L. larvae. This research was an laboratory experimental, with a post-test only controlled group design, and used 750 larvae Instar III of A. aegypti L. that divided into 6 groups (control group, and five treatment groups consisted of 0.10% extract, 0.25% extract, 0.50% extract, 0.75% extract and 1% extract). The sampling technical was a purposive sampling method. The larvae were put into 25 ml experimental liquid for 24 hours. The observation was counting a number of dead larvae in 24 hours. Data were analyzed with one-way ANOVA test continued with Least Significant Difference (LSD) using SPSS for Windows Release statistically with a significance level p<0.05 then continued with a probit analysis. There were 0 larva death at negative control, 23.8 (95%) larvae death at 0.10% extract concentration, 24.6 (98%) larvae death at 0.25% extract concentration, 25.0 (100%) larvae death at 0.50%, 0.75% and 1.00% extract concentration. There was a significant difference in larvae death of A. aegypti in all groups. The LC50 of R. communis extract was 0.01036% (103.6 ppm), therefore it could be concluded that R. communis extract had a mortality effect to A. aegypti larvae.

scholarly journals Effect of dietary sugars on dual-species biofilms of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus – a pilot study

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Virginia Dutra de OLIVEIRA ◽  
Yasmin Etienne ALBUQUERQUE ◽  
Denise Madalena Palomari SPOLIDORIO ◽  
Cristiane Yumi KOGA-ITO ◽  
Elisa Maria Aparecida GIRO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Streptococcus Sobrinus ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Biomass Formation ◽  
Microtiter Plates

Abstract Introduction Frequent consumption of sugars and the presence of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus are correlated with higher caries experience. Objective The aim of this pilot study was to elucidate the effect of different fermentable carbohydrates on biomass formation and acidogenicity of S. mutans and S. sobrinus biofilms. Material and method Single and dual-species biofilms of S. mutans ATCC 25175 and S. sobrinus ATCC 27607 were grown at the bottom of microtiter plates at equal concentrations for 24 h at 37 °C under micro-aerobic atmosphere. Carbohydrates were added at 2% concentration: maltose, sucrose, glucose and lactose. BHI Broth (0.2% glucose) was used as negative control. Acidogenicity was assessed by measuring the pH of spent culture medium after 24 h, immediately after refreshing the culture medium and for the next 1 h and 2 h. Crystal violet staining was used as an indicator of the total attached biofilm biomass after 24 h incubation. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. Significance level was set at 5%. Result All carbohydrates resulted in higher biomass formation in single- and dual-species biofilms when compared to the control group. Sucrose, lactose and maltose showed higher acidogenicity than the control group in both single- and dual-species biofilms after 24 h. Conclusion These findings indicate that the type of biofilm (single- or dual-species) and the carbohydrate used may influence the amount of biomass formed and rate of pH reduction.

scholarly journals IMBIBITION EFFECT OF IMMERSION HYDROCOLLOID IRREVERSIBLE ALGINATE IN SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIO

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-67
Author(s):  
Siti Coryniken ◽  
Didin Kustantiningtyastuti ◽  
Afriwardi Afriwardi
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Impression Material ◽  
Hypochlorite Solution ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weight Calculation ◽  
Disinfectant Solution

materials have character that absorb water it is imbibition that can affect the dimensional stability when immersed in disinfectant . The purpose of this study is to see the effect of imbibition at alginate impression material immersed in a disinfectant solution of Sodium Hypochlorite .The method used was experimental with pretest and posttest with control group design . The mold were diameter of 28 mm and height 18 mm .the impression were immersed in sodium hypochlorite 0.5 % and 1 % for 3 minutes , 5 minutes and 10 minutes . Imbibition weight calculation is done by using digital scales.The results showed that the presence of imbibition on impression material alginate that immersed in Sodium Hypochlorite solution for 3 minutes , 5 minutes and 10 minutes . Statistical Test Two Way Repeated Measure ANOVA showed a significant difference ( p< 0.05 ) in minutes imbibition , while the concentration of the solution had a significant difference ( p > 0.05 ) .The conclusion of this study is the alginate impression material has the effect of imbibition to immersion Sodium Hypochlorite solution. Keywords : hydrocolloid Alginate , Sodium Hypochlorite , imbibition effects , immersio

scholarly journals Antifungal Effect of Silver Nitrate on Prosthodontic Dentures

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-101
Author(s):  
Mahmut Sertac Ozdogan ◽  
Mustafa Gumusok ◽  
Mihriban Yucel ◽  
Bedia Dinc ◽  
Muzaffer Mizrak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Sodium Hypochlorite ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Chlorhexidine Digluconate ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Antifungal Effect ◽  
Colony Forming Unit ◽  
Colony Counting

SummaryBackground/Aim: Although there are studies about the antimicrobial activity of silver, there is no study evaluating it as a denture disinfectant. The purpose of this study was to explore the effectiveness of 6 disinfectant solutions (50% vinegar, 100% vinegar, 1% silver nitrate, 2% silver nitrate, %1 sodium hypochlorite, 0,12% chlorhexidine digluconate) in the disinfection of acrylic resin specimens contaminated in vitro by Candida albicans, as measured by residual colony-forming unit (CFU).Material and Methods: 66 pieces of 10mmx2mm acrylic resin disc samples were prepared and incubated in 1x106 cell/ml suspension of C. albicans ATCC 18804 for 24 h (one of them as a control, n=11/group). The specimens were then transferred into tubes containing 10 ml of the tested disinfectants and kept for 10 minutes in the disinfectant. After washing with saline, the specimens were vortexed to remove the microorganisms adhered to the surfaces. Colony counting of the collected microorganisms was performed on Sabouroud dextrose medium using 10−1, 10−2 and 10−3 dilutions. The results were analysed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests (p<0,05).Results: The results showed that 1% sodium hypochlorite, %1 silver nitrate and 2% silver nitrate were the most effective against Candida Albicans (p<0,05), followed by 100% vinegar, 0,12% chlorhexidine digluconate and 50% vinegar (p<0,05).Conclusions: Within the boundaries of this study, we conclude that 1% silver nitrate is a promising alternative disinfectant to 1% sodium hypochlorite and performs better compared to 0,12 % chlorhexidine gluconate, 50% and 100% vinegar.

scholarly journals Interval in the replacement of in vitro culture medium affects the integrity and development of equine preantral follicles

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 2284-2288
Author(s):  
Camila Bizarro-Silva ◽  
Suellen M. González ◽  
Isabela Búfalo ◽  
Andressa G. Lindquist ◽  
Fabiana D. Sarapião ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Culture ◽  
Culture System ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Follicular Development ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Primordial Follicles ◽  
Preantral Follicles ◽  
Medium Exchange ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT: The efficiency of a culture system is related to the elaboration and replacement of a medium with conditions suitable for follicular development. Recent investigations suggested that in vitro culture medium should be replaced after specific time periods in various species. However, the suitable interval for the exchange of in vitro culture medium has not yet been established in equine species. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of medium exchange intervals of 24 hours (T24) or 48 hours (T48) for in vitro culture of preantral follicles at 2 or 6 days. At the end of the culture period, the fragments were processed using classical histology. Equine preantral follicles were classified according to morphological integrity and developmental stage. Data analysis was performed using Fisher’s test with a significance level of p<0.05. Out of a total of 399 follicles evaluated, 174 (43.6%) were primordial follicles, 225 (56.4%) were in development, and 63.76% were morphologically intact. In the in vitro culture performed over two days, there was no significant difference in relation to follicular integrity after medium replacement (p>0.05). Compared to the medium replacement at six days of culture, there was a statistically significant difference for T24 (68.9%, p<0.05). Therefore, we suggest changing the medium for equine species at 48 hours after the start of culture followed by subsequent daily replacements.

scholarly journals Cytotoxic effects of White-MTA and MTA-Bio cements on odontoblast-like cells (MDPC-23)

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Campos Rosetti Lessa ◽  
Andreza Maria Fábio Aranha ◽  
Josimeri Hebling ◽  
Carlos Alberto de Souza Costa
Keyword(s):  
Culture Medium ◽  
Cell Metabolism ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cytotoxic Effects ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cell Organization ◽  
New Formulation ◽  
And Control

This study evaluated the cytotoxic effects of 2 mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) cements - White-MTA-Angelus and a new formulation, MTA-Bio - on odontoblast-like cell (MDPC-23) cultures. Twenty-four disc-shaped (2 mm diameter x 2 mm thick) specimens were fabricated from each material and immersed individually in wells containing 1 mL of DMEM culture medium for either 24 h or 7 days to obtain extracts, giving rise to 4 groups of 12 specimens each: G1 - White-MTA/24 h; G2 - White-MTA/7 days; G3 - MTA-Bio/24 h; and G4 - MTA-Bio/7 days. Plain culture medium (DMEM) was used as a negative control (G5). Cells at 30,000 cells/cm² concentration were seeded in the wells of 24-well plates and incubated in a humidified incubator with 5% CO2 and 95% air at 37ºC for 72 h. After this period, the culture medium of each well was replaced by 1 mL of extract (or plain DMEM in the control group) and the cells were incubated for additional 2 h. Cell metabolism was evaluated by the MTT assay and the data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Cell morphology and the surface of representative MTA specimens of each group were examined by scanning electron microscopy. There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between G1 and G2 or between G3 and G4. No significant difference (p>0.05) was found between the experimental and control groups either. Similar cell organization and morphology were observed in all groups, regardless of the storage periods. However, the number of cells observed in the experimental groups decreased compared to the control group. MTA-Bio presented irregular surface with more porosities than White-MTA. In conclusion, White-MTA and MTA-Bio presented low cytotoxic effects on odontoblast-like cell (MDPC-23) cultures.

scholarly journals Effect of putri malu (Mimosa pudica) extract on Ascaris suum mortality in vitro

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ARIF NUR SYAHID ◽  
CR. SITI UTARI ◽  
SUTARMIADJI DJUMARGA
Keyword(s):  
Ascaris Suum ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mimosa Pudica ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Death Time ◽  
Significant Difference

Syahid MAN, Utari CRS, Djumarga S. 2011. Effect of putri malu extract (Mimosa pudica) on Ascaris suum mortality in vitro. Biofarmasi 9: 33-37. This study was to determine the influence of Mimosa pudica extract in Ascaris suum mortality. This research was a laboratory experiment, with a post-test only with control group design by using 140 adult A. suum, divided into seven groups. This research used NaCl 0.9% for a negative control, pirantel pamoat 5 mg/mL solution for a positive control, and five intervention by using 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% concentration of M. pudica extract. The observation was conducted in every two hours until worm death and it was started to be counted after all worm death. Data were analyzed with one-way ANOVA test continued with Least Significance Difference (LSD) by using SPP for Window Release 17 with a significance level p<0.05. The results showed that all A. suum death in 96 hours at negative control, 2 hours at positive control, 29.5 hours at 20% M. pudica extract, 24.5 hours at 40% M. pudica extract, 16 hours at 60% M. pudica extract, 12 hours at 80% M. pudica extract and 4 hours at 100% M. pudica extract. There was a significant difference in the death time of A. suum in all research groups. From the result of research, it could be concluded that the extract of putri malu had an effect on accelerating A. suum mortality time.

scholarly journals Immunomodulatory Activity of Methanol Leaf Extract of Neem (Azadirachta indica Juss) Against Suppressor and Proinflammatory Molecules

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-316
Author(s):  
Supriyanto Supriyanto ◽  
◽  
Simon Widjanarko ◽  
Muhaimin Rifa'i ◽  
Yunianta Yunianta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Flow Cytometric Analysis ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Immunomodulatory Activity ◽  
Bioactive Constituents ◽  
Leaf Extracts ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neem Leaf Extract

Neem plant is rich in bioactive constituents, which make it massively discussed the treatment of various diseases. A study on the immunomodulatory activities of neem is given here. This current work aimed to investigate the effects of neem leaf extract on immunocompetent cells. In vivo experiment was carried out using mice (Mus musculus) Â induced with DMBA, comprising positive control, negative control, and treatments of neem leaf extracts (250, 500, and 1000 ppm). Data obtained from flow cytometric analysis were evaluated using BD Cellquest ProTM software, then statistically analyzed in SPSS version 21. Parametric analysis in one-way ANOVA was performed at a significance level of 5%. The significant difference was compared in the Duncan test. The results showed that administration of neem leaf extracts significantly affected the expression of CD4+, CD8+, CD25+, CD62L, IL-10, and IL-17 cells .Neem leaf extract has immunomodulatory activities by increasing pressure molecules and decreasing pro-inflammatory molecules

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