scholarly journals In-vitro Evaluation of Chitosan - Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposite Scaffolds as Bone Substitutes with Antibiofilm Properties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Nishanth Lipton ◽  
Aifa Fathima ◽  
S.G.P. Vincent
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Bone Substitutes ◽  
Bone Transplantation ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Chitosan Matrix ◽  
Uptake Studies ◽  
Nanocomposite Scaffolds ◽  
Porosity Measurements

An opaque, white chitosan/ Hydroxyapatite nanocomposite was prepared by a simple blend method. Morphology, pore size and dispersion of nano-hydroxyapatite in chitosan matrix were visualized using SEM images. The FTIR and SEM with EDX analysis confirmed the bony apatite layer was formed on the outside of the composite. Porosity measurements and water uptake studies of the nanocomposite were evaluated which revealed the maximum porosity of 80% to 92% in the chitosan: hydroxyapatite nanocomposite at the ratio of 20:80. The results also showed that water absorption ability was inversely proportional to the hydroxyapatite present in the nanocomposite. The porosity of prepared nanocomposite was corresponding to the cancellous bone porosity of 50% to 90% suggesting possible applications in bone transplantation. The nanocomposite exhibited antibacterial activity towards the tested Gram-negative and Gram-positive species of bacteria and reduced the bacterial adhesion in biofilm formation.

Monolithic Ceramics: Effect of Finishing Techniques on Surface Properties, Bacterial Adhesion and Cell Viability

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 315-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
AMO Dal Piva ◽  
LPC Contreras ◽  
FC Ribeiro ◽  
LC Anami ◽  
SEA Camargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Nonparametric Tests ◽  
Lithium Silicate ◽  
Gingival Fibroblasts ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Colony Forming Units ◽  
Monolithic Ceramics

SUMMARY Introduction: This study evaluated the morphology, biofilm formation, and viability of human gingival fibroblasts in contact with two monolithic ceramics after two different finishing techniques: polishing or glazing. For this, 92 blocks (4.5 × 4.5 × 1.5 mm) of each ceramic were made using high translucency zirconia partially stabilized by yttrium (YZHT) and lithium silicate reinforced by zirconium (ZLS). Methods and Materials: Blocks were sintered and then divided into glazing (g) or polishing (p) surface finish. Surface roughness (Ra and RSm) was evaluated through a contact rugosimeter and profilometry. Specimens were contaminated for heterotypic biofilm formation with Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguinis and Candida albicans for 16 hours. Biofilm was quantified by counting the colony forming units (CFU/mL) and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Fibroblast viability was evaluated by MTT assay. Surface free energy (SFE) was also determined. Roughness data were evaluated using nonparametric tests, while SFE, MTT and CFU results were evaluated by analysis of variance and Tukey test, and MTT data were also submitted to t-test (all, α=0.05). Results: Results showed that polished samples presented a lower high profile mean (p<0.001); however, YZHTg presented less space between defects (p=0.0002). SFE showed that YZHT presented higher SFE than ZLS. Profilometry evidenced more homogeneity on polished surfaces. The interaction of finishing technique and microorganisms influenced the CFU (p=0.00). MTT assay demonstrated initial severe cytotoxic behavior for polished surfaces. SEM images showed homogeneous surfaces, except for glazed YZHT. Conclusion: Glazed surfaces have a greater roughness and tend to accumulate more biofilm. Polished surfaces have higher SFE; however, they are temporarily cytotoxic.

scholarly journals Porphyromonas Gingivalis Biofilm Formation on an Implant Surface Treated With Nanoselenium

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Assadawy ◽  
Eman Helmy
Keyword(s):  
Dental Implant ◽  
Porphyromonas Gingivalis ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Implant Surface ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Dental Implant Surface ◽  
Implant Coatings

Abstract Background: Biofilm formation on implants is the primary factor for implant loss. Porphyromonas gingivalis is a highly virulent pathogen that contributes to the development of periodontal disease and implant failure.Objectives: The goals of this study are to investigate the formation of P. gingivalis biofilms on nanoselenium-coated implants in vitro and the potential use of nanoselenium for peri-implantitis treatment.Materials and methods: Porphyromonas gingivalis ATCC 33277 was cultured to obtain an in vitro mature biofilm on the surface of the Hexacone implant system. The fixture was added into an Eppendorf tube and placed in a sterile air laminar flow cabinet. An automatic machine learning utility was used to calculate the biofilm size on the implant surface from SEM images, and the Trainable Weka Segmentation plugin in Fiji software was employed.Results The SeNPs affected the P. gingivalis biofilm (the effect size was 80.17%), and the difference was highly significant (p 0.000).Conclusion: The use of SeNPs as dental implant coatings presented promising anti-P. gingivalis biofilm activity.Clinical relevance:: The development of a dental implant surface treatment with efficient antibacterial properties, especially against the most virulent pathogens, has not yet been established.Principal findings: Nanoselenium particles as an implant surface coating prevented Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm formation to a striking extent.Practical implication: Nanoparticles could provide a novel state-of-the-art therapeutic approach for Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis biofilm on dental implants)

scholarly journals Biofilm Formation of Clinical Klebsiella pneumoniae Strains Isolated from Tracheostomy Tubes and Their Association with Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence and Genetic Diversity

Pathogens ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1345
Author(s):  
Dorota Ochońska ◽  
Łukasz Ścibik ◽  
Monika Brzychczy-Włoch
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Large Range ◽  
Bacterial Colonization ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
Invasive Infections ◽  
Tracheostomy Tubes ◽  
Range Of Variation

(1) Background: Due to the commonness of tracheotomy procedures and the wide use of biomaterials in the form of tracheostomy tubes (TTs), the problem of biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs) is growing. Bacterial colonization of TTs results in the development of biofilms on the surface of biomaterials, which may contribute to the development of invasive infections in tracheostomized patients. (2) Methods: Clinical strains of K. pneumoniae, isolated from TTs, were characterized according to their ability to form biofilms, as well as their resistance to antibiotics, whether they harbored ESβL genes, the presence of selected virulence factors and genetic diversity. (3) Results: From 53 patients, K. pneumoniae were detected in 18 of the TTs examined, which constitued 34% of all analyzed biomaterials. Three of the strains (11%) were ESβL producers and all had genes encoding CTX-M-1, SHV and TEM enzymes. 44.4% of isolates were biofilm formers, SEM demonstrating that K. pneumoniae formed differential biofilms on the surface of polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) TTs in vitro. A large range of variation in the share of fimbrial genes was observed. PFGE revealed sixteen genetically distinct profiles. (4) Conclusions: Proven susceptibility of TT biomaterials to colonization by K. pneumoniae means that the attention of research groups should be focused on achieving a better understanding of the bacterial pathogens that form biofilms on the surfaces of TTs. In addition, research efforts should be directed at the development of new biomaterials or the modification of existing materials, in order to prevent bacterial adhesion to their surfaces.

scholarly journals An In-Vitro Evaluation of Microbial Adhesion on Different Types of Orthodontic Brackets

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vedant Patni ◽  
Kuldeep Dmello ◽  
Jitesh Wadhwa ◽  
Mora Sathi Rami Reddy ◽  
Atul Singh
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Bacterial Species ◽  
Brain Heart Infusion ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Orthodontic Brackets ◽  
Ceramic Brackets

Introduction: Information regarding the adhesion of bacterial species and plaque accumulation to bracket material is limited. Adequate information is needed in order to offer patients orthodontic treatment without significantly increasing their risk of developing white spots, caries, or gingival inflammation. Aim: To determine the levels of the caries-inducing S. mutans species on metallic, self-ligating and ceramic brackets and to compare the total bacterial counts and counts of species present on these bracket materials. Materials and Methods: By means of an in-vitro study, six commercially available bracket systems {3M Gemini (A), American Ortho (B), Ormco (C), Begg (D), Ceramic (E) and Self-ligating (F)} were compared. The brackets were bonded in the cell well culture plate and the agar plates were prepared. Brain heart infusion medium including bacteria and artificial saliva was introduced to each bracket system containing 10 premolar brackets and were incubated. After 72 hours, the adherent bacteria were then detached by sonication and the Colony-Forming Units (CFU) of Streptococcus mutans were calculated on each bracket and were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 17.0 for Windows. Results: Between the different bracket types, significant differences were found in terms of biofilm formation. The Begg brackets showed the least bacterial adhesion and the self-ligating brackets showed the highest bacterial adhesion and was statistically significant among all the groups (p<0.05). Ceramic brackets also showed a higher bacterial adhesion after the self-ligating brackets. Among the three groups of metallic brackets, 3M brackets showed the least bacterial adhesion but was statistically insignificant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Different orthodontic brackets serve as different loci for biofilm formation showing that the Begg brackets are the most hygienic among all the brackets taken in this study.

Does Finishing and Polishing of Restorative Materials Affect Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation? A Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. E37-E52 ◽  
Author(s):  
DAM Dutra ◽  
GKR Pereira ◽  
KZ Kantorski ◽  
LF Valandro ◽  
FB Zanatta
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Periodontal Inflammation ◽  
Restorative Materials ◽  
The Impact

SUMMARY Biofilm (bacterial plaque) accumulation on the surface of restorative materials favors the occurrence of secondary caries and periodontal inflammation. Surface characteristics of restorations can be modified by finishing and/or polishing procedures and may affect bacterial adhesion. The aim of this systematic review was to characterize how finishing and polishing methods affect the surface properties of different restorative materials with regard to bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Searches were carried out in MEDLINE-PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane-CENTRAL, and LILACS databases. From 2882 potential articles found in the initial searches, only 18 met the eligible criteria and were included in this review (12 with in vitro design, four with in situ design, and two clinical trials). However, they presented high heterogeneity regarding materials considered and methodology for evaluating the desired outcome. Risk bias analysis showed that only two studies presented low risk (whereas 11 showed high and five showed medium risk). Thus, only descriptive analyses considering study design, materials, intervention (finishing/polishing), surface characteristics (roughness and surface free energy), and protocol for biofilm formation (bacterial adhesion) could be performed. Some conclusions could be drawn: the impact of roughness on bacterial adhesion seems to be related not to a roughness threshold (as previously believed) but rather to a range, the range of surface roughness among different polishing methods is wide and material dependent, finishing invariably creates a rougher surface and should always be followed by a polishing method, each dental material requires its own treatment modality to obtain and maintain as smooth a surface as possible, and in vitro designs do not seem to be powerful tools to draw relevant conclusions, so in vivo and in situ designs become strongly recommended.

scholarly journals In Vitro Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation on Fully Absorbable Poly-4-hydroxybutyrate and Nonabsorbable Polypropylene Pelvic Floor Implants

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (48) ◽  
pp. 53646-53653
Author(s):  
Kim W. J. Verhorstert ◽  
Zeliha Guler ◽  
Leonie de Boer ◽  
Martijn Riool ◽  
Jan-Paul W. R. Roovers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation

Comparison of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on zirconia fabricated by two different approaches: an in vitro and in vivo study

2020 ◽  
Vol 119 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 323-331
Author(s):  
Liyu Chen ◽  
Shuang Yang ◽  
Pei Yu ◽  
Jincheng Wu ◽  
Hongbing Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
In Vivo Study

scholarly journals Influence of Laboratory Culture Media on in vitro Growth, Adhesion, and Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gayan Wijesinghe ◽  
Ayomi Dilhari ◽  
Buddhika  Gayani ◽  
Nilwala Kottegoda ◽  
Lakshman Samaranayake ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Brain Heart Infusion ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Planktonic Growth ◽  
Initial Adhesion ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Objective: Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus dual-species biofilm infections are notoriously difficult to manage. This study aimed at investigating the influence of four different culture media on the planktonic growth, adhesion, and biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. Materials and Methods: We monitored four different culture media including Nutrient Broth, Brain Heart Infusion (BHI) broth, Luria-Bertani broth, and RPMI 1640 medium on the planktonic growth, adhesion, and biofilm formation of P. aeruginosa (ATCC 27853) and S. aureus (ATCC 25923) using MTT assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results: The most robust growth of the mono- and dual-species cultures was noted in BHI broth. On the contrary, RPMI 1640 medium promoted maximal initial adhesion of both the mono- and dual-species, but BHI broth fostered the maximal biofilm growth. SEM images showed profuse extracellular polysaccharide production in biofilms, particularly in coculture, in BHI medium. Conclusion: Our data demonstrate that BHI broth, relative to the other tested media, is the most conducive for in vitro evaluation of biofilm and planktonic growth kinetics of these two pathogens, both in mono- and coculture.

scholarly journals 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymer Coating Inhibits Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation on a Suture: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Taizo Kaneko ◽  
Taku Saito ◽  
Takeo Shobuike ◽  
Hiroshi Miyamoto ◽  
Junpei Matsuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Bacterial Adhesion ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Butyl Methacrylate ◽  
Bacterial Suspension ◽  
Adhesion Test ◽  
Planktonic Bacteria

Initial bacterial adhesion to medical devices and subsequent biofilm formation are known as the leading causes of surgical site infection (SSI). Therefore, inhibition of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surface of medical devices can reduce the risk of SSIs. In this study, a highly hydrophilic, antibiofouling surface was prepared by coating the bioabsorbable suture surface with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC)-co-n-butyl methacrylate) (PMB). The PMB-coated and noncoated sutures exhibited similar mechanical strength and surface morphology. The effectiveness of the PMB coating on the suture to suppress adhesion and biofilm formation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus was investigated both in vitro and in vivo. The bacterial adhesion test revealed that PMB coating significantly reduced the number of adherent bacteria, with no difference in the number of planktonic bacteria. Moreover, fluorescence microscopy and scanning electron microscopy observations of adherent bacteria on the suture surface after contact with bacterial suspension confirmed PMB coating-mediated inhibition of biofilm formation. Additionally, we found that the PMB-coated sutures exhibited significant antibiofouling effects in vivo. In conclusion, PMB-coated sutures demonstrated bacteriostatic effects associated with a highly hydrophilic, antibiofouling surface and inhibited bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. Therefore, PMB-coated sutures could be a new alternative to reduce the risk of SSIs.

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