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Dental-Plaque Decontamination around Dental Brackets Using Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: An In Vitro Study

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  • Daliana-Emanuela Mocuta (Bojoga)

    (Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, Faculty of Dentistry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, P-ta Eftimie Murgu 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Mariana Ioana Miron

    (Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, Faculty of Dentistry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, P-ta Eftimie Murgu 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Elena Hogea

    (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Victor Babes Street, No. 16, 300226 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Cornelia Muntean

    (Faculty of Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Politehnica University Timisoara, Vasile Parvan Street, No. 6, 300223 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Darinca Carmen Todea

    (Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Emergencies, Faculty of Dentistry, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, P-ta Eftimie Murgu 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania)

Abstract

Background: In orthodontic therapy, the enamel around brackets is very susceptible to bacterial-plaque retention, which represents a risk factor for dental tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of methylene blue and a chlorophyllin–phycocyanin mixture, used with and without light activation, in contrast with a 2% chlorhexidine solution, on Streptococcus mutans colonies. Methods: Twenty caries-free human extracted teeth were randomized into five groups. A Streptococcus mutans suspension was inoculated on teeth in groups B, C, D, and E (A was the positive-control group). Bacterial colonies from groups C, D, and E (B was the negative-control group) were subjected to photosensitizers and 2% chlorhexidine solution. For groups C and D, a combined therapy consisting of photosensitizer and light activation was performed. The Streptococcus mutans colonies were counted, and smears were examined with an optical microscope. Two methods of statistical analysis, unidirectional analysis of variance and the Tukey–Kramer test, were used to evaluate the results. Results: A statistically significant reduction in bacterial colonies was detected after the combined therapy was applied for groups C and D, but the most marked bacterial reduction was observed for group D, where a laser-activated chlorophyll–phycocyanin mixture was used. Conclusions: Photodynamic therapy in combination with methylene blue or chlorophyllin–phycocyanin mixture sensitizers induces a statistically significant decrease in the number of bacterial colonies.

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  • Daliana-Emanuela Mocuta (Bojoga) & Mariana Ioana Miron & Elena Hogea & Cornelia Muntean & Darinca Carmen Todea, 2021. "Dental-Plaque Decontamination around Dental Brackets Using Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: An In Vitro Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(23), pages 1-12, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:23:p:12847-:d:696014
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