Antibacterial and dissolution ability of sodium hypochlorite in different pHs on multi-species biofilms.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to investigate whether variation in pH of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) increased its antibacterial and dissolution ability on polymicrobial biofilms formed in situ. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-six dentin blocks (eight/group) were intraorally infected for 48 h and incubated in BHI for 48 h to standardize the biofilm growth. The specimens were irrigated with 1 and 2.5% NaOCl with pH levels of 5, 7, and 12 for 20 min. The control group was irrigated with distilled water. The cell viability and the bacterial volume were measured at the pre- and post-irrigation procedures. Five random areas of each sample were chosen and analyzed with confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Statistical analysis was performed using the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests (p < 0.05). RESULTS: All the experimental solutions were able to decrease the biomass (p < 0.05) except for the 1% NaOCl-pH 5 group. The antibacterial ability of the NaOCl was dependent on the concentration and acidification of the solution. CONCLUSIONS: The acidification of NaOCl improves its antibacterial ability, but the dissolution effect of the irrigant is decreased. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Bacteria and their products are the main factors in development of apical periodontitis. The pH reduction in the NaOCl could enhance the reduction or elimination of the root canal bacterial colonies in comparison with the unaltered solution.

Impact of Dentin Conditioning and Sealer Modification With Chitosan-Hydroxyapatite Nanocomplexes on the Antibacterial and Mechanical Characteristics of Root Dentin.

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to characterize the effectiveness of dentin conditioning with bio-mineralizable chitosan-hydroxyapatite precursor (CS-HA) nanocomplexes alone or associated with tricalcium silicate sealer (TCS/CS-HA) on the mechanical property and antibiofilm efficacy in root dentin. METHODS: Flow tests were performed following ISO6876:2012 specifications. Solubility was measured. Micromorphology was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Nanohardness/elastic modulus were also determined. Fracture resistance was determined on lower premolars that were prepared, and randomly distributed among 7 groups (n = 8/group), including the control, CS-HA dentin-conditioning, and root canal-filled groups. Similar canal preparation/distribution procedure was followed to test the antibacterial effect on Enterococcus faecalis-infected roots. Descriptive statistics was used to report SEM findings. Flowability results were analyzed using paired t test. Multiple comparisons from solubility, fracture, and antibacterial assays were assessed by one-way analysis of variance-Tukey's tests. RESULTS: TCS/CS-HA showed optimal flow and no effect on solubility after immersion for 4 weeks (P > .05). TCS/CS-HA significantly increased nanohardness and elastic modulus (210 ± 11.3 MPa, 7.9 ± 0.9 GPa) compared with TCS (44.5 ± 7.8 MPa, 2.1 ± 0.3 GPa, P < .05). SEM revealed needle-shaped mineralized structures resulting in fewer voids and a well-adapted sealer-dentin interface in the TCS/CS-HA groups. NaOCl-EDTA irrigation resulted in reduced fracture resistance (444.34 N), whereas CS-HA dentin conditioning alone (928.28 N, P < .05) and CS-HA dentin-conditioning plus CS-HA/TCS resulted in higher fracture resistance (1134.06 N, P < .05). CS-HA dentin conditioning also reduced bacteria by 2.04 log (4.50 ± 0.43) from the initial bacterial load (6.54 ± 0.07, P < .05). There was further bacterial reduction when CS-HA-conditioned root canals were filled with TCS or TCS/CS-HA (0.00 to 0.98 ± 0.57, P > .05). CONCLUSION: Dentin modification with CS-HA increased the fracture resistance of root dentin, and decreased the residual bacterial burden. TCS/CS-HA potentiated the nanomechanical and physical properties of TCS.

Validation of Biofilm Assays to Assess Antibiofilm Efficacy in Instrumented Root Canals after Syringe Irrigation and Sonic Agitation.

INTRODUCTION: Different methods to characterize bacterial biofilms have been established, each presenting with distinct advantages and shortcomings. The aim of this study was to validate the ability of microbiological culture, the adenosine-5'-triphosphate (luminescence) assay, molecular, and microscopic methods to assess antibiofilm efficacy. METHODS: Thirty-nine extracted single-rooted teeth were selected. Enterococcus faecalis biofilms were grown for 21 days and randomly distributed into 3 groups. All canals were instrumented (F3 ProTaper Universal; Dentsply Sirona, Johnson City, TN) and irrigated (ProRinse needles, Dentsply Sirona) as follows: group 1, sodium hypochlorite and EDTA irrigation; group 2, supplemented with sonic agitation of NaOCl, and group 3, sterile distilled water irrigation. Bacteriologic samples were collected before (S1) and after canal preparation (S2) and subjected to quantification by culture methods, quantitative reverse transcriptase real-time PCR (qRT-PCR), and luminescence assay. The biofilm structure and bacterial cell viability were evaluated under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). Data were subjected to statistical analysis to determine the statistical significance (P < .05). RESULTS: S1 samples showed approximately 8-log colony-forming-units of bacteria using both culture and qRT-PCR. The reduction in bacterial population and relative luminescence was highly significant in the S2 samples from groups 1 and 2 (P < .001). SEM and CLSM showed well-matured root canal biofilms in the pretreatment samples that were reduced after treatment. Irrigation with NaOCl combined with sonic agitation significantly decreased the percentage of live cells (P < .05) but was not able to eliminate the biofilm structure. CONCLUSIONS: This study highlighted the maximum reduction of microbes after instrumentation-syringe irrigation. Although supplementary sonic agitation reduced the root canal biofilm further, it did not completely eliminate the biofilm from a single root canal model. The merits of combining microbiological and molecular quantification methods with CLSM for the comprehensive assessment of antibiofilm efficacy in root canals were emphasized.

Antibacterial Properties of Chitosan Nanoparticles and Propolis Associated with Calcium Hydroxide against Single- and Multispecies Biofilms: An In Vitro and In Situ Study.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) and ethanolic propolis extract (EPE) incorporated into a calcium hydroxide paste (Ca[OH]2) to kill bacterial biofilms. METHODS: Human root canal dentin was infected with Enterococcus faecalis for 21 days and also intraorally for 48 hours followed by incubation in brain-heart infusion for 48 hours to standardize biofilm growth. Ca(OH)2 pastes associated or not with CNPs or EPE were tested on biofilms for 7 and 14 days. Distilled water was used for control purposes. After the treatment procedures, microbiological analysis was performed to determine the reduction in E. faecalis colonies. Confocal microscopy was used to determine the percentage of cell viability in polymicrobial biofilms before and after the exposure to the experimental intracanal medications. RESULTS: All experimental pastes were able to significantly reduce the E. faecalis colony-forming units (CFU) after 7 or 14 days (P < .05). However, the CFU reduction was significantly improved when CNPs were incorporated into the Ca(OH)2 paste (P < .05). The multispecies biofilms treated with Ca(OH)2 showed similar percentages of bacterial viability to the control regardless of the exposure time (P > .05). The viable cell count significantly dropped in the Ca(OH)2/CNPs groups for both 7 and 14 days (P < .05), whereas the Ca(OH)2/EPE groups were only effective in eliminating bacteria during the first 7 days of treatment (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Incorporating CNPs into pastes of Ca(OH)2 could potentially be beneficial when using interappointment intracanal medications because of their ability to kill bacteria in short- and long-term exposure.

Evaluation of Mesial Root Canals of Mandibular Molars Obturated with Gutta-Percha and Resilon Techniques.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the obturation of mesial root canals of mandibular first molars performed with different filling techniques and materials (gutta-percha and resilon). METHODS: Seventy-eight mesial root canals of human mandibular first molars were prepared using the K3 rotary system, and the apical preparation was set up to size 35.04. The root canals were obturated with single cone, System B, Thermafil and Real Seal 1 techniques using either gutta-percha/ThermaSeal Plus (n=13) or Resilon/Real Seal SE (n=13). Rhodamine B dye was incorporated into the sealers. Each specimen was horizontally sectioned at 2 milimeters (mm), 4 mm and 6 mm from the apex, and the samples were examined under a stereomicroscope to evaluate the presence and type of isthmuses and the percentage areas of gutta-percha/Resilon, sealer and voids. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) was used to evaluate the sealer penetration into dentinal tubules. The Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests were used to analyse the stereomicroscope data, while the ANOVA and Tukey tests were used to analyse the CLSM data (P<0.05). RESULTS: Thermafil and Real Seal 1 fillings showed more gutta-percha/Resilon and less sealer (P<0.05) at the 2 mm level, but the percentage of voids was similar in all groups (P>0.05). At the 4 mm level, more sealer (P<0.05) was found in the single cone groups using both materials. The System B groups exhibited better performance at the 6 mm level. The percentage of sealer penetration showed no statistically significant differences among the obturation techniques for all evaluated levels. Similar results (P>0.05) were found for both material/sealers. CONCLUSION: None of the materials or techniques completely filled the mesial root canals of mandibular molars, but the plasticised techniques were more efficient. The obturations using both materials and sealers were similar.

Effect of Using Different Vehicles on the Physicochemical, Antimicrobial, and Biological Properties of White Mineral Trioxide Aggregate.

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the physicochemical, antimicrobial, and biological properties of white mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) mixed with aqueous and propylene glycol extracts of Arctium lappa L. and Casearia sylvestris Sw. METHODS: The setting-time test was performed according to American Society for Testing and Materials 266/2008 and flowability by American National Standards Institute/American Dental Association 57/2012 standard specifications. The following parameters were assessed: volumetric change by micro-computed tomography; pH level and calcium ion release measured after 3 hours and 1, 3, 7, and 15 days; antimicrobial effect by the dentin decontamination method with intratubular Enterococcus faecalis viability, verified by using confocal laser scanning microscopy; and biocompatibility by histologic-morphometric analyses of inflammatory infiltrate at subcutaneous implant sites after 15, 30, and 60 days. In addition, rat alveolar tissues with implants were processed to measure tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-10 cytokines by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS: The plant extracts associated with MTA significantly increased the final setting time; however, they did not influence volumetric change (P > .05) and maintained medium alkalinity and calcium ion release. Propylene glycol extracts showed higher flowability. Casearia sylvestris increased the cementing effect against E. faecalis after 24-hour and 168-hour periods. Histologic evaluation of inflammatory infiltrate showed no significant differences between plant extracts groups and the distilled water group for all periods. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-10 expression was similar among groups (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Casearia sylvestris extracts increased the antimicrobial effect of MTA and did not influence biocompatibility but changed some physicochemical properties.

Antibacterial Properties Associated with Chitosan Nanoparticle Treatment on Root Dentin and 2 Types of Endodontic Sealers.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) and chitosan nanoparticles (CNps) to inactivate bacteria and prevent biofilm formation at sealer-dentin interfaces. METHODS: The study was divided into 3 stages: first stage, the experiment was conducted to analyze the antibacterial properties of CMCS in different formulations against biofilms; second stage, direct-contact and membrane-restricted methods were used to evaluate the antibacterial properties of an epoxy resin (ThermaSeal Plus; Dentsply Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK) and calcium silicate (MTA Fillapex; Angelus SA, Londrina, PR, Brazil) based-sealers with or without CNps; and third stage, biofilm formation at the sealer dentin interfaces of root dentin treated with CMCS and filled with gutta-percha and CNp incorporated sealer were analyzed after 1- and 4-week aging periods. The samples were treated and filled as follows: (1) distilled water: unaltered sealer (control group), (2) CMCS: sealer+CNps (CMCS group), and (3) CMCS/rose bengal: sealer+CNps (CMCS/RB group). Enterococcus faecalis was used to infect all the samples. Microbiological and microscopic analyses were used to assess the antibacterial characteristics. RESULTS: CMCS-based treatments effectively killed bacteria adherent on root dentin (P < .05). The addition of CNps to ThermaSeal enhanced its antibacterial ability by direct-contact and membrane-restricted tests (P < .05). The CNp incorporation significantly increased the antibacterial efficacy of root canal sealers even after a 4-week aging time (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: This study highlighted the ability of CMCS to disinfect root canal dentin and inhibit bacterial adhesion. CNps in root canal sealers are capable of maintaining their antibacterial activity even after prolonged aging.

Micro-computed Tomographic Analysis of Mandibular Second Molars with C-shaped Root Canals.

INTRODUCTION: The goal of the present study was to evaluate the morphometric aspects of the internal anatomy of the root canal system of mandibular second molars with C-shaped canals. METHODS: Fifty-two extracted second mandibular molars with C-shaped canals, fused roots, and radicular grooves were selected from a Brazilian population. The samples were scanned with a micro-computed tomographic scanner at a voxel size of 19.6 µm. The root canal cross sections were recorded as C1, C2, C3, and C4 root canal configurations according to the modified Melton classification. Morphometric parameters, including the major and minor diameters of the root canals, the aspect ratio, the roundness, and the tridimensional configuration (merging, symmetric, and asymmetric), were evaluated. RESULTS: The 3-dimensional reconstruction images of the teeth indicated an even distribution within the sample. The analysis of the prevalence of the different cross-sectional configurations of the C-shaped molars revealed that these were predominantly of the C4 and C3 configurations (1 mm from the apex) and the C1 and C2 configurations in the cervical third. According to the morphometric parameters, the C1 and the distal aspect of the C2 configurations exhibited the lowest roundness values and higher values for the area, major diameter, and aspect ratio in the apical third. CONCLUSIONS: Mandibular molars with C-shaped root canals exhibited similar distributions of symmetric, asymmetric, and merging type canals. The C1 configuration and the distal aspect of the C2 configuration exhibited the highest area values, low roundness values, and large apical diameters.

Chelating and antibacterial properties of chitosan nanoparticles on dentin.

OBJECTIVES: The use of chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) in endodontics is of interest due to their antibiofilm properties. This study was to investigate the ability of bioactive CNPs to remove the smear layer and inhibit bacterial recolonization on dentin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred bovine dentin sections were divided into five groups (n = 20 per group) according to the treatment. The irrigating solutions used were 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) for 20 min, 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for 3 min and 1.29 mg/mL CNPs for 3 min. The samples were irrigated with either distilled water (control), NaOCl, NaOCl-EDTA, NaOCl-EDTA-CNPs or NaOCl-CNPs. After the treatment, half of the samples (n = 50) were used to assess the chelating effect of the solutions using portable scanning electronic microscopy, while the other half (n = 50) were infected intra-orally to examine the post-treatment bacterial biofilm forming capacity. The biovolume and cellular viability of the biofilms were analysed under confocal laser scanning microscopy. The Kappa test was performed for examiner calibration, and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (p < 0.05) were used for comparisons among the groups. RESULTS: The smear layer was significantly reduced in all of the groups except the control and NaOCl groups (p < 0.05). The CNPs-treated samples were able to resist biofilm formation significantly better than other treatment groups (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: CNPs could be used as a final irrigant during root canal treatment with the dual benefit of removing the smear layer and inhibiting bacterial recolonization on root dentin.

Effect of Temperature, Concentration and Contact Time of Sodium Hypochlorite on the Treatment and Revitalization of Oral Biofilms.

Background and aims. Increasing the temperature of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) enhances its dissolution and antibacterial properties. However, the high resistance of multi-species biofilms could restrict the effect of the solution regardless of its temperature, enabling the long-term recovery of the surviving bacteria. The aim of this study was to investigate if the increase of temperature of NaOCl improves its antibacterial and dissolution ability on oral biofilms and if the post-treatment remaining bacteria were capable of growing in a nutrient-rich medium. Materials and methods. Forty dentin blocks were infected intra-orally for 48 hours. Then, the specimens were treated with 1% and 2.5% NaOCl at room temperature (22ºC) and body temperature (37ºC) for 5 and 20 min. The percentage of live cells and the biovolume were measured pre- (control) and post-treatment and after the biofilm revitalization. Four confocal 'stacks' were chosen from random areas of each sample. Statistical analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests. Statistical significance was defined at P <0.05. Results. All the NaOCl groups were effective in dissolving the biofilm at any temperature, concentration and contact time without statistical differences among them (P >0.05). The 1%-NaOCl for 5min was not able to significantly kill the bacteria, regardless of its temperature and contact time (P >0.05). Conclusion. The temperature variation of the NaOCl was not relevant in killing or dissolving bacterial biofilms. Twenty-four hours of reactivation did not appear to be enough time to induce a significant bacterial growth.

Application of laser scanning microscopy for the analysis of oral biofilm dissolution by different endodontic irrigants.

BACKGROUND: Multi-specie biofilms are highly resistant to antimicrobials due to cellular interactions found in them. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, by confocal laser scanning microscopy, the biofilm dissolution effectiveness of different irrigant solutions on biofilms developed on infected dentin in situ. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 120 bovine dentin specimens infected intraorally (30/group) were treated by the following solutions: 2% of chlorhexidine digluconate, 1%, 2.5% and 5.25% of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The solutions were utilized for 5, 15 and 30 min with 2 experimental volumes 500 µL and 1 mL. All the samples were stained using an acridine orange and the biofilm thickness before (control group) and after the experiments were evaluated, utilizing a confocal microscope at ×40. The Mann-Whitney U and the nom-parametric Kruskal-Wallis Dunns tests were utilized to determine the influence of the volume and to perform the comparisons among the groups respectively. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS: Statistical differences were not found among the control and the 2% chlorhexidine digluconate groups at any experimental period (P > 0.05). The biofilm dissolution treated with 1% NaOCl was directly proportional to the exposure time (P < 0.05). The higher values of biofilm dissolution were found in 2.5% and 5.25% NaOCl groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The higher exposure times and concentrations of NaOCl were not sufficient to dissolve 100% of the biofilm. However, all NaOCl solutions were more effective than 2% chlorhexidine digluconate to dissolve organic matter.

Biofilm dissolution and cleaning ability of different irrigant solutions on intraorally infected dentin.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the biofilm dissolution and cleaning ability of different irrigant solutions on intraorally infected dentin. METHODS: One hundred twenty bovine dentin specimens were infected intraorally by using a removable orthodontic device. Thirty samples were used for each irrigant solution: 2% chlorhexidine and 1%, 2.5%, and 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). The solutions were used for 5, 15, and 30 minutes and at 2 experimental volumes, 500 µL and 1 mL. The samples were stained by using acridine orange dye before and after the experiments and evaluated by using a confocal microscope. The percentage of biofilm, isolated cells, and noncolonized dentin was measured by using a grid system. Differences in the reduction or increase of the studied parameters were assessed by using nonparametric methods (P < .05). RESULTS: The higher values of biofilm dissolution and noncolonized dentin were found in the 30-minute NaOCl group and in the 5-minute and 15-minute groups of 5.25% NaOCL. The use of 2% chlorhexidine solution did not improve the biofilm dissolution or increase the cleaning of the dentin in comparison with the NaOCl solutions (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS: Two percent chlorhexidine does not dissolve the biofilms. Thirty minutes of NaOCl are necessary to have higher values of biofilm dissolution and to increase the cleaning of the dentin independently of the concentration in comparison with the 5-minute and 15-minute contact times.

Micro-computed tomography study of the internal anatomy of mesial root canals of mandibular molars.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the mesiodistal and buccolingual diameter, apical volume, and the presence of isthmuses at the apical level of mesial root canals of mandibular molars. METHODS: Sixty extracted first and second mandibular molars were scanned by using a SkyScan 1076 micro-computed tomography system with a voxel size of 18 µm. The apical thirds of the samples were reconstructed to allow a perpendicular section of the apical third by using the multiplanar reconstruction tool of the OsiriX software. The mesiodistal and the buccolingual distances of root canals were measured between the 1- to 4-mm levels. The type of root canal isthmuses present at these levels was classified by using modified criteria of Hsu and Kim. The volume of the root canal anatomy between the 1- to 3-mm apical levels was obtained by using the CTAN-CTVOL software. RESULTS: The medians of the mesiodistal diameter at the 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-mm levels in the mesiobuccal and mesiolingual canals were 0.22 and 0.23 mm, 0.27 and 0.27 mm, 0.30 and 0.30 mm, and 0.36 and 0.35 mm, respectively. The buccolingual lengths at the 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-mm levels were 0.37-0.35 mm, 0.55-0.41 mm, 0.54-0.49 mm, and 0.54 and 0.60 mm, respectively. The presence of isthmuses was more prevalent at the 3- to 4-mm level. However, 27 cases presented complete or incomplete isthmuses at the 1-mm apical level. The mean of the volume of the apical third was 0.83 mm(3), with a minimum value of 0.02 and a maximum value of 2.4 mm(3). CONCLUSIONS: Mesial root canals of mandibular molars do not present a consistent pattern. A high variability of apical diameters exists. The presence of isthmuses at the apical third was not uncommon even at the 1-mm apical level.

Depth and percentage of penetration of endodontic sealers into dentinal tubules after root canal obturation using a lateral compaction technique: a confocal laser scanning microscopy study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to compare the percentage and depth of sealer penetration into dentinal tubules during obturation using Sealer 26, GuttaFlow, or Sealapex in root canals filled with the lateral compaction technique. STUDY DESIGN: Thirty root canals filled with the lateral compaction technique using GuttaFlow (n = 10), Sealapex (n = 10), or Sealer 26 (n = 10) were analyzed using confocal microscopy. The teeth were sectioned at 3 and 5 mm from the apex, and statistical analyses was performed using analysis of variance-Tukey test (P < .05). RESULTS: Sealapex showed the deepest sealer penetration at both levels evaluated (P < .05). No statistically significance was found between Sealer 26 and GuttaFlow at the 3 mm and 5 mm levels. No statistical significance was found in the percentage of penetration around the root canal wall among the 3 sealers evaluated at both levels. CONCLUSIONS: Although Sealapex displayed deeper penetration into the dentinal tubules there was no difference in the percentage of adaptation to the root canal walls among the 3 sealers evaluated.

Efeito das nanopartículas de quitosana e da variação da concentração, temperatura e pH do hipoclorito de sódio sobre biofilmes orais formados in situ / Effect of chitosan nanoparticles and the temperature and pH variations of sodium hypochlorite on biofilms formed in situ

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se a variação da temperatura e pH do hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl), incrementa sua capacidade antibacteriana e de dissolução. Foi avaliado também, se as nanopartículas de Quitosana (CNPs) inibem o crescimento bacteriano e removem a lama dentinária. Foram utilizados 260 blocos de dentina bovina infetados intra-oralmente. As soluções experimentais foram NaOCl a 1% e 2.5%, a temperatura ambiente e 37oC e acidificado a pH 5 e 7. Os tempos de exposição foram 5 e 20 min. Os espécimes foram analisados pré (controle) e pósirrigação. Após esta análise, as amostras foram incubadas em BHI por 24 horas e analisadas novamente quanto a reativação bacteriana. Estes procedimentos foram realizados em duplicado para poder determinar a porcentagem de limpeza dentinária. Para analisar o efeito quelante das CNPs sobre a dentina infetada in situ, as amostras receberam uma irrigação final com CNPs em solução e analisadas imediatamente ou infetadas intra-oralmente para avaliar o efeito antibacteriano. O NaOCl apresentou poder antibacteriano e foi capaz de dissolver significativamente o biofilme sem importar sua temperatura. O NaOCl em pHs ácidos apresentaram alto poder antibacteriano, contudo seu poder de dissolução decresceu. As CNPs foram capazes de significativamente remover a lama dentinária e interferir com o crescimento bacteriano sobre dentina. Portanto, a temperatura do NaOCl não é relevante quando é testada sobre biofilmes multi-espécies. O poder antibacteriano do NaOCl foi inversamente proporcional a seu pH, enquanto que a sua capacidade de dissolução foi diretamente proporcional. As CNPs podem ser uma alternativa para o uso de EDTA devido a suas propriedades quelantes e de interferir com a adesão inicial das bactérias sobre dentina.

The aim of this study was to evaluate if the variation of the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) temperature and pH increase its antibacterial and dissolution abilities. It was also evaluated if the chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) inhibit the bacterial growth and remove smear layer. Two hundred-sixty bovine dentin blocks were infected intraorally. The experimental solutions were 1% and 2.5% NaOCl at room temperature and 37oC. the solution was acidified at pH 5 and 7. The exposure times were 5 and 20 min. The specimens were analyzed pre- (control) and postirrigation. After that, the samples were incubated in BHI and analyzed again to evaluate the bacterial recolonization. These procedures were performed in duplicate to access the percentage of dentinal cleaning. The samples were rinsed with a final irrigation of CNPs and analyzed immediately to determine the chelating effect, or infected intraorally to evaluate its antibacterial ability. NaOCl showed antibacterial power and was able to significantly dissolve the biofilm regardless its temperature. NaOCl at acid pHs showed great antibacterial properties, however its dissolution ability decreased. The CNPs were able to remove significantly the smear layer and interfere with the bacterial growth on dentin. Therefore, the NaOCl temperature is not relevant when the solution was tested on multi-specie biofilms. The antibacterial power of NaOCl was inversely proportional to its pH, while its dissolution capacity was directly proportional. CNPs could be an alternative instead of EDTA due to its chelating properties and ability to interfere with the earlier bacterial adhesion on dentin.

Efeito das nanopartículas de quitosana e da variação da concentração, temperatura e pH do hipoclorito de sódio sobre biofilmes orais formados in situ / Effect of chitosan nanoparticles and the temperature and pH variations of sodium hypochlorite on biofilms formed in situ

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar se a variação da temperatura e pH do hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl), incrementa sua capacidade antibacteriana e de dissolução. Foi avaliado também, se as nanopartículas de Quitosana (CNPs) inibem o crescimento bacteriano e removem a lama dentinária. Foram utilizados 260 blocos de dentina bovina infetados intra-oralmente. As soluções experimentais foram NaOCl a 1% e 2.5%, a temperatura ambiente e 37oC e acidificado a pH 5 e 7. Os tempos de exposição foram 5 e 20 min. Os espécimes foram analisados pré (controle) e pósirrigação. Após esta análise, as amostras foram incubadas em BHI por 24 horas e analisadas novamente quanto a reativação bacteriana. Estes procedimentos foram realizados em duplicado para poder determinar a porcentagem de limpeza dentinária. Para analisar o efeito quelante das CNPs sobre a dentina infetada in situ, as amostras receberam uma irrigação final com CNPs em solução e analisadas imediatamente ou infetadas intra-oralmente para avaliar o efeito antibacteriano. O NaOCl apresentou poder antibacteriano e foi capaz de dissolver significativamente o biofilme sem importar sua temperatura. O NaOCl em pHs ácidos apresentaram alto poder antibacteriano, contudo seu poder de dissolução decresceu. As CNPs foram capazes de significativamente remover a lama dentinária e interferir com o crescimento bacteriano sobre dentina. Portanto, a temperatura do NaOCl não é relevante quando é testada sobre biofilmes multi-espécies. O poder antibacteriano do NaOCl foi inversamente proporcional a seu pH, enquanto que a sua capacidade de dissolução foi diretamente proporcional. As CNPs podem ser uma alternativa para o uso de EDTA devido a suas propriedades quelantes e de interferir com a adesão inicial das bactérias sobre dentina...

The aim of this study was to evaluate if the variation of the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) temperature and pH increase its antibacterial and dissolution abilities. It was also evaluated if the chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) inhibit the bacterial growth and remove smear layer. Two hundred-sixty bovine dentin blocks were infected intraorally. The experimental solutions were 1% and 2.5% NaOCl at room temperature and 37oC. the solution was acidified at pH 5 and 7. The exposure times were 5 and 20 min. The specimens were analyzed pre- (control) and postirrigation. After that, the samples were incubated in BHI and analyzed again to evaluate the bacterial recolonization. These procedures were performed in duplicate to access the percentage of dentinal cleaning. The samples were rinsed with a final irrigation of CNPs and analyzed immediately to determine the chelating effect, or infected intraorally to evaluate its antibacterial ability. NaOCl showed antibacterial power and was able to significantly dissolve the biofilm regardless its temperature. NaOCl at acid pHs showed great antibacterial properties, however its dissolution ability decreased. The CNPs were able to remove significantly the smear layer and interfere with the bacterial growth on dentin. Therefore, the NaOCl temperature is not relevant when the solution was tested on multi-specie biofilms. The antibacterial power of NaOCl was inversely proportional to its pH, while its dissolution capacity was directly proportional. CNPs could be an alternative instead of EDTA due to its chelating properties and ability to interfere with the earlier bacterial adhesion on dentin...