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Cytotoxicity and anti-biofilm properties of novel hybrid-glass-based caries infiltrant

Published inDental materials
Publication date2022-12-15
First online date2022-11-24
Abstract

Objectives: To assess the cytotoxicity of an experimental hybrid-glass-based infiltrant and its effect on biofilm attachment, growth and metabolic activity, and to compare it to the resin-based infiltrant Icon. Methods: Cytotoxicity of hybrid-glass-based material (EXP) and resin-based infiltrant Icon (Icon) was tested in direct contact tests on freshly cured (direct_mat) and on materials kept for 24 h in cell culture medium (direct_exmat), and extract test with materials 24-h extracts (extract). Cell viability of L929 mouse fibroblast cell line was measured with MTT assay, according to ISO10993–5:2009. Biofilm attachment (5 h), growth (24 h and 48 h) and lactic- acid production (24 h and 48 h) on glass-disk specimens coated with EXP or Icon, or un- coated (control), were assessed using a microcosm biofilm model and Amsterdam Active Attachment system. At indicated time points, biofilms were harvested, plated, and CFU counts were determined, while lactic-acid production was measured colorimetrically. Results: Cell viability reduction by EXP was below 30%-threshold in direct contact tests, while in extract test an increased cell viability was observed. Icon reduced cell viability substantially in all three tests. Significantly less bacteria attached to the surface of EXP.

Keywords
  • Cytotoxicity
  • Biocompatibility
  • Biofilm growth
  • Resin infiltration
  • Icon
  • Hybrid glass
  • Proximal caries
  • White spot lesions
Citation (ISO format)
NEDELJKOVIC, Ivana et al. Cytotoxicity and anti-biofilm properties of novel hybrid-glass-based caries infiltrant. In: Dental materials, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2022.11.018
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Journal ISSN0109-5641
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