Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of nano-silver particles used in orthodontics fixed retainer composites: an experimental in-vitro study

Background. The present study evaluated the antimicrobial efficacy of composite resins containing nano-silver (NAg) particles used in fixed orthodontic retainers. Methods. Nano-composite resin samples with 1%, 2%, and 5% concentrations of NAg were prepared. The antimicrobial effectiveness of NAg was assessed against Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, and Lactobacillus acidophilus by the biofilm inhibition test (three-day-old biofilms), eluted components test (on days 3, 15, and 30), and disk-diffusion agar test after 48 hours. Measures of central tendency and index of dispersion were used to determine colony-forming units. Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test were also used. Results. The biofilm inhibition test showed a significant decrease in the colonies of S. mutans (87.64%, 96.47%, and 99.76% decrease), S. sanguis (98.13%, 99.47%, and 99.93% decrease), and L. acidophilus (81.59%, 90.90%, and 99.61% decrease) at 1%, 2%, and 5% concentrations of Nag, respectively, compared to the control groups. The colony-forming unit (CFU)/mL of tested microorganisms continuously decreased with increased NAg concentration. In the eluted component test, no significant differences were noted in the 3rd, 15th, and 30th days between the different concentrations of Nag-containing composite resin disks and control samples. According to the disk-diffusion agar test, there was no growth inhibition zone for the composite resin disks containing 1% and 2% concentrations of Nag. However, the growth inhibition zone was seen with a 5% concentration, with a diameter of 9.5±0.71 mm for S. mutans, 8.5±0.71 mm for S. sanguis, and 8±1.41 for L. acidophilus. Conclusion. The incorporation of NAg into composite resins has antibacterial effects, possibly preventing dental caries around fixed orthodontic retainers.

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Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Mixed with Fluorohydroxyapatite against E. faecalis In Vitro

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2021/6318690 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Behnam Bolhari ◽

Aidin Sooratgar ◽

Maryam Pourhajibagher ◽

Nazanin Chitsaz ◽

Iman Hamraz

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Growth Inhibition ◽

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽

Antimicrobial Effect ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Statistical Analyses ◽

Biofilm Inhibition ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone

Enterococcus faecalis is the dominant microorganism in chronic apical periodontitis. It is more resistant to local antiseptic agents than other endodontic microorganisms. Currently, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is considered as an ideal material in many endodontic procedures. Some studies have shown that MTA has good antibacterial activity against E. faecalis. However, some studies have investigated the effect of incorporating some materials into MTA on its antibacterial activity against E. faecalis. No study has evaluated the effect of incorporating fluorohydroxyapatite nanoparticles (nano-FHA) on the antimicrobial activity of MTA. Therefore, the present study evaluated the antimicrobial effect of MTA mixed with nano-FHA on E. faecalis in vitro. The study was carried out on 18 samples in three groups: pure MTA, MTA mixed with 10 wt% of nano-FHA, and MTA mixed with 15 wt% of nan-FHA. The effect of nano-FHA on the antibacterial activity of MTA on E. faecalis was evaluated by evaluating the growth inhibition zone around each sample. The antimicrobial effect of samples on inhibiting E. faecalis biofilm formation and inhibiting microbial growth of E. faecalis in the planktonic phase was evaluated by disk agar diffusion (DAD), biofilm inhibition assay (BIA), and direct contact assay (DCA) tests, respectively. All the above tests were analyzed after 24 and 72 hours. Factorial designs were used for statistical analyses. Tukey tests were used for two-by-two comparisons. All the statistical analyses were carried out with SPSS 26. DAD results showed no formation of the growth inhibition zone in all the samples after 24 and 72 hours. The microbial colony counts in the BIA and DCA tests in the groups modified with FHA nanoparticles were significantly lower than the pure MTA group ( P < 0.05 ). The microbial colony counts increased in all the groups over time ( P < 0.05 ). Incorporating nano-FHA into MTA improved the antimicrobial activity of MTA against E. faecalis compared to pure MTA. The highest antimicrobial activity was achieved after incorporating 15 wt% of nano-FHA into MTA at the 72-hour interval.

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Bactericides Properties of Chitosan Metal Quantum Dots Microbial Pathogenicity Against E. coli, S. aureus, and S. Typhi

International Journal of Polymer Science ◽

10.1155/2020/5920941 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Galo Cárdenas-Triviño ◽

María J. Saludes-Betanzo ◽

Luis Vergara-González

Keyword(s):

Quantum Dots ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Bactericidal Effect ◽

Salmonella Typhi ◽

Disk Diffusion ◽

Initial Inoculum ◽

E Coli ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

Average Size

The nanotechnology is considered as a tool to overcome antibiotic-resistant infections. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial properties of quantum dots (QDs) of Au, Ag, and Cu supported in chitosan against Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213), and Salmonella Typhi (ATCC 9993) strains. The QDs were synthesized by the method (Chemical Liquid Deposition, CLD) using 2-ethoxyethanol as solvent (1×10−3 M approximate dispersion concentration). Then, NPs supported in chitosan were synthesized by solvated metal atom dispersion (SMAD) in two concentrations, labelled [A] and [B] (0.05 and 0.1 g/L) for each metal with chitosan resulting in an average size of Au 10±2.0, Ag 6±1.3, and Cu 10±2.4 nm, respectively. Several other techniques were performed such as TEM, SEM/EDX, TGA, DSC, and FT-IR for characterizing QDs. The antibacterial assay was performed with 8 agents on cultures of E. coli, S. aureus, and S. Typhi by disk diffusion, broth macrodilution, and determining death curve to the most sensitive pathogen. The antibacterial effect of the nanoparticles was compared using the diameter of growth inhibition zone by agar disk diffusion and through the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimal bactericide concentration (MBC) obtained by macrodilution in batch culture with an initial inoculum of 5×105 CFU/mL. The highest bactericidal effect was obtained with nanoparticles of Au, Ag, and Cu (0.1 g/L) with MIC and MBC of 200 and 400 mg/mL, respectively. The greatest bactericidal effect considering the three pathogens turned out to be Ag QDs (0.05 and 0.1 g/L). A bactericidal effect of metal nanoparticles is affected mainly by the electronegativity, the concentration of nanoparticles, and the bacterial age culture.

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KEEFEKTIFAN EKSTRAK MENGKUDU PADA BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI TERHADAP PENGHAMBATAN PERTUMBUHAN BAKTERI RALSTONIA SP. SECARA IN VITRO

JURNAL HAMA DAN PENYAKIT TUMBUHAN TROPIKA ◽

10.23960/j.hptt.2483-88 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 83-88

Author(s):

Efri Efri ◽

Titik Nur Aeny

Keyword(s):

Growth Inhibition ◽

Growth Inhibitor ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Morinda Citrifolia ◽

In Vitro Growth ◽

Fruit Extract ◽

Bacterial Wilt Disease ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

Medicinal Properties

Effectivity of Morinda citrifolia extract on in-vitro growth inhibition of Ralstonia sp. Morinda citrifolia has been known as one of plants having numerous medicinal properties. Extract of the fruits shows antibacterial activity against several bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The purpose of this study was to observe inhibitor effect of M. citrifolia fruit extract, and to investigate the effect of different concentrations of M. citrifolia fruit extract on in-vitro growth of Ralstonia (Pseudomonas) sp., the causal agent of banana bacterial wilt disease in Lampung. Inhibition effect of M. citrifolia was determined by the presence of inhibition zone, and concentration effect was determined by the diameter of inhibition zone . The study consisted of two experiments. The treatments of the first experiment were three different kinds of fruit extract, namely the whole fruit, the seeds, and the fleshy parts, and the second one consisted of six different levels of extract concentrations. The results showed that the whole fruit extract was the most effective as an in-vitro growth inhibitor, and the higher the concentration level the higher the growth inhibition zone formed.

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Effects of Different Solvents to Extract Phytochemical Materials of Rhazya stricta Against Salmonella typhimurium Activity

Gene Cell and Tissue ◽

10.5812/gct.117543 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol In Press (In Press) ◽

Author(s):

Bahman Fazeli Nasab ◽

Hasan Ahmadi ◽

Mehrangiz Ghafari

Keyword(s):

Medicinal Plants ◽

Growth Inhibition ◽

Salmonella Typhimurium ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Average Growth ◽

Inhibition Zone Diameter ◽

Zone Diameter ◽

Rhazya Stricta ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone

Background: The use of plant extracts prepared from medicinal plants is common in the developing countries. Meanwhile, due to the resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics, researchers are looking to discover new antimicrobials. Medicinal plants play an essential role in this regard. Objectives: This study was aimed at investigating the antimicrobial properties of various extracts of Rhazya stricta plant against Salmonella typhimurium. Methods: Methanolic, aqueous, ethanolic, hydroalcoholic, and ethyl acetate extracts of R. stricta were prepared. S. typhimurium strains were isolated from poultry feces. The microdilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of this plant. The diameter of the growth inhibition zone using was determined using Whatman paper. Results: The lowest MIC against S. typhimurium was obtained from the hydroalcoholic solvent with 3.1 ppm. The most effective extraction solvent to inhibit the growth of S. typhimurium was the hydroalcoholic type with an average growth inhibition zone diameter of 12.25 mm, followed by the ethanolic extract with a growth inhibition zone diameter of 12.12 mm. Conclusions: According to the results of research and increasing resistance to synthetic antibacterial substances, it seems that R. stricta plant with the help of hydroalcoholic solvent, can be considered an effective plant in eliminating some bacteria, including S. typhimurium.

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Infestation of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) with Neotyphodium coenophialum and its influence on growth of chosen microorganisms in vitro

Acta Agrobotanica ◽

10.5586/aa.2005.063 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 58 (2) ◽

pp. 369-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Dariusz Pańka

Keyword(s):

Growth Inhibition ◽

Tall Fescue ◽

Festuca Arundinacea ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Bipolaris Sorokiniana ◽

Gaeumannomyces Graminis ◽

Neotyphodium Coenophialum ◽

Mycelium Growth ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone

Occurrence of Neotyphodium coenophialum in tall fescue cultivars cultivated in Poland and determination an endophyte inhibition effect on mycelium growth of chosen microorganisms in vitro were investigated. Seventeen seed lots of 11 cultivars of tall fescue were examined. The endophyte mycelium was dyed with bengal rose and microscopically examined to detect N. coenophialum. Occurrence of endophyte was checked with PCR method. Influence of endophyte on growth of 15 microorganisms was established in the laboratory conditions on Petri dishes with PDA medium at 10, 20 and 30°C. Neotyphodium coenophialum occurred only in two seed lots, 'Barrocco' - 42% and Terros - 2%. Living mycelium of endophyte was isolated only from 'Barrocco'. The highest mycelium growth inhibition of Bipolaris sorokiniana, Fusarium avenaceum, F. equiseti, Microdochium nivale and Gaeumannomyces graminis by endophyte at 30°C was recorded. The highest width of growth inhibition zone (4mm) was detected for the last pathogen. Mycelium growth of B. sorokiniana and M. nivale was not inhibited at 10°C, and for F. avenaceum at 10 and 20°C.

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The effect of the addition of propolis to resin modified glass ionomer cement bracket adhesive materials on the growth inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.20717.1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 2105

Author(s):

Stefani Kristanti Saputra ◽

Darmawan Sutantyo ◽

Cendrawasih Andusyana Farmasyanti ◽

Ananto Ali Alhasyimi

Keyword(s):

Growth Inhibition ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Glass Ionomer Cement ◽

Agar Plate ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Glass Ionomer ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

Resin Modified Glass Ionomer ◽

Ionomer Cement ◽

Adhesive Materials

Background: Orthodontic treatments progress alongside the development of adhesive materials. The aim of the present study was to determine the antibacterial properties of propolis, a natural product, in a mixture of resin modified glass ionomer cement by observing the growth inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans. Methods: This was an in vitro study conducted on 45 samples of adhesive material, which were divided into three groups of propolis concentrations (0%, 15%, and 25%) and duration (0, 15, and 30 days). The antibacterial effect of each sample was evaluated against S. mutans using an agar plate diffusion test. Measurement of the diameter of the growth inhibition zone of S. mutans were carried out. The data obtained were analyzed statistically by Kruskal Wallis test. Results: There was a relationship between concentration and duration of propolis to the growth inhibition zone of S. mutans (p<0.05). The addition of 25% propolis concentration inhibited the growth of S. mutans more than the addition of 15% and 0% propolis concentration. The addition of 0%, 15%, and 25% propolis concentration to resin modified glass ionomer cement for 15 days was more effective in inhibiting the growth of S. mutans. Conclusion: The addition of propolis to adhesive materials provides an inhibitory effect on the growth of S. mutans, which may be effective in the world of preventive dentistry.

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PERBEDAAN ZONA HAMBAT PERTUMBUHAN Staphylococcus aureus PADA BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI REBUSAN DAUN SALAM (Syzygium polyanthum) SECARA IN VITRO

Meditory : The Journal of Medical Laboratory ◽

10.33992/m.v5i2.138 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Nyoman Mastra

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Growth Inhibition ◽

Average Diameter ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Negative Control ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

Significant Difference

AbstractBackground Staphylococcus aureus is one of causes infection and this bacteria have been resistence for many antibiotic. Bay leaf have antibacterials substance, which stew leaves can be treat infection caused Staphylococcus aureus. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at various concentrations of water stew of bay leaf.Method The method of this study is true experiment with posstest only control design, and used Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method with various concentrations of water stewed of bay leaf (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%,100%), positive control (chloramfenicol 30 μg) and negative control (sterile distilled water). Result The result showed that the average diameter of inhibition zone in concentration 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% is 7 mm, 8,4 mm, 9,6 mm, 10,5 mm and 11,5 mm. Based on statistical analysis using oneway ANOVA available the value of p (0,000) α (0,05), so the inhibition zone is significant difference of growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at various concentrations of stewed water bay leaf. Conclusion Water stew of bay leaf can inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, and there are differences in growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at various concentrations of water stew of bay leaf. Keywords: stew of bay leaf; Staphylococcus aureus; inhibition zone

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Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Etanol Daun Gamal (Gliricidia sepium) pada Berbagai Konsentrasi terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Streptococcus mutans secara In-Vitro

Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.26630/jk.v9i3.967 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 336

Author(s):

Ni Luh Budi Artaningsih ◽

Nur Habibah ◽

Mastra Nyoman

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Gliricidia Sepium ◽

Disk Diffusion ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone

Streptococcus mutans is a positive gram bacteria which cause dental caries. From the several previous studies, Gamal leaf has been predicted as the antibacterial agent because of their active substance such as tannins, alkaloids, saponins, and flavonoids. The objective of the study was to know the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of Gamal leaf (Gliricidia sepium) for Streptococcus mutans in various concentrations. This study was a true experimental with post-test only control design. The determination of antibacterial activity in this study was conducted by using Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method with the various concentrations, there were 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80%. The positive and negative controls in this study were 30 µg disk diffusion of chloramphenicol and the 96% of ethanol. The average inhibition of zone diameter in the concentrations of 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80% were 11.3, 12.3, 13.4, 15.3 and 19.2 mm, respectively. One Way ANOVA statistical analysis showed that the value of p was 0.000, so there was a difference of growth inhibition zone of Streptococcus mutans in various concentrations of ethanol extract of Gamal leaf (Gliricidia sepium). Based on the result, it can be concluded that the ethanol extract of Gamal leaf (Gliricidia sepium) have strong antibacterial activity, especially to Streptococcus mutans bacteria.

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ACTIVITY TEST OF Abrus precatorius L. LEAF EXTRACT AGAINST CLINICAL Streptococcus pneumonia GROWTH*

Jurnal Natural ◽

10.24815/jn.v17i1.7260 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 58

Author(s):

Misrahanum Misrahanum ◽

Cut Intan Annisa Puteri ◽

Cut Yulvizar

Keyword(s):

Streptococcus Pneumoniae ◽

Growth Inhibition ◽

Methanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Streptococcus Pneumonia ◽

Abrus Precatorius ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

Activity Test ◽

And Mathematics ◽

Banda Aceh

Abstract. Saga (Abrus precatorius L.) have been used by Indonesian community as a traditional medicine. The research aims to determine the activity of the methanol extract of saga leaves to inhibit the growth of clinical Streptococcus pneumoniae growth. Inhibition tests was done with casting cup method. The results showed that the methanol extract of saga leaves at a concentration of 37,5; 50; 62,5; 75 and 87,5 mg/mL formed growth inhibition zone of clinical S. pneumoniae with consecutive average of 0,5; 1,75; 2,82; 4,00; and 4,82 mm. Based on the results of the research can be concluded that the methanol extract of saga leaves had activity in inhibiting the growth of clinical S. pneumoniae isolates with low category. Key words: Abrus precatorius L., Clinical Streptococcus pneumoniae, Methanol extract*Judul ini telah dipresentasikan pada Seminar Nasional: Indonesian Students Conference on Science and Mathematics(ISCSM) 11-12 November 2015, Banda Aceh Indonesia

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PERBEDAAN ZONA HAMBAT PERTUMBUHAN Staphylococcus aureus PADA BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN BIDURI SECARA IN VITRO

Meditory : The Journal of Medical Laboratory ◽

10.33992/m.v6i1.227 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nyoman Mastra

Keyword(s):

Staphylococcus Aureus ◽

Growth Inhibition ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Ethanol Extract ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Disk Diffusion Method ◽

Growth Inhibition Zone ◽

The Difference

ABSTRACTBackground Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogenic bacteria that can cause infection. Biduri leaf has antibacterial compound such as tannin, flavonoid, saponin, and polyphenol.Objective This study aimed to know the difference of growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at the various concentration of ethanol extract of biduri leaf and to determine an effective concentration.Methods This study was the true experiment with posttest only control design, used Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method with five concentrations (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%,100%), positive control (chloramphenicol 30 µg) and negative control (ethanol 96%).Result The result of this study showed the average of inhibition zone diameter of each concentration consecutively 26,2 mm, 28,3 mm, 29,7 mm, 31 mm and 31,5 mm. One Way Anova statistic analysis showed that the value of p is 0.000 so there is the difference of growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at various concentrations of ethanol extract of a biduri leaf.Conclusion The conclusion of this study is there are differences in growth inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus at various concentrations of ethanol extract of biduri leaf and an effective concentration that can inhibit of Staphylococcus aureus is concentration 20% with mean inhibition zone is 26,2 mm. Keywords: ethanol extract of biduri leaf; Staphylococcus aureus; inhibition zone

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