Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions

Background: Biofilm accumulation is a common complication of orthodontic treatment, occurring in approximately 60% of patients. The irregular surfaces of orthodontic appliances (archwires, brackets, and braces) create retention areas that hinder effective oral hygiene, increase bacterial load, and a...

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Main Authors: Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi, Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi, Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_276_24
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author Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy
Ahmad Sheibaninia
Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi
Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi
Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
author_facet Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy
Ahmad Sheibaninia
Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi
Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi
Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
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description Background: Biofilm accumulation is a common complication of orthodontic treatment, occurring in approximately 60% of patients. The irregular surfaces of orthodontic appliances (archwires, brackets, and braces) create retention areas that hinder effective oral hygiene, increase bacterial load, and alter oral microbiota, potentially leading to pathogenic species proliferation. In addition, factors such as buffering capacity, pH levels, and saliva flow are crucial for optimal oral function and caries prevention. This study aimed to compare the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans at different concentrations in artificial saliva to fixed orthodontic materials under laboratory conditions. Methods: S. mutans strains were obtained from the National Center for Genetic and Biological Resources in Tehran, along with normal artificial saliva prepared with pH values of 5 and 7. Bacterial adhesion was quantified by counting colony-forming units on culture media. The effects of bracket type, archwire material, composite type, and saliva pH on bacterial adhesion were analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equations with a significance level of 0.05, employing SPSS software (version 26). Results: A significant difference in adhesion rates of S. mutans was observed between different archwire types at both pH levels (P = 0.001). However, no significant differences were found in adhesion rates among the three bracket types (plastic, metal, and ceramic) or between self-cure and light-cure composites at both pH levels. Overall, the study indicated a significant interaction effect among archwire type, bracket type, and composite type on bacterial adhesion. Conclusion: The adhesion of S. mutans to orthodontic materials in laboratory conditions is influenced by archwire type but not by bracket type or composite type. These findings underscore the importance of selecting appropriate orthodontic materials to mitigate bacterial adhesion and improve oral health outcomes during treatment.
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spelling doaj-art-6c32f39131e74528bdaae344985ffc662025-01-08T09:49:00ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsBiomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal2588-98342588-98422024-12-018442843310.4103/bbrj.bbrj_276_24Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory ConditionsLeila Mohammadpour BelvirdyAhmad SheibaniniaShadab Safarzadeh KhosroshahiSeyyed Khalil Shokouhi MostafaviMohammad Javad Kharazi FardBackground: Biofilm accumulation is a common complication of orthodontic treatment, occurring in approximately 60% of patients. The irregular surfaces of orthodontic appliances (archwires, brackets, and braces) create retention areas that hinder effective oral hygiene, increase bacterial load, and alter oral microbiota, potentially leading to pathogenic species proliferation. In addition, factors such as buffering capacity, pH levels, and saliva flow are crucial for optimal oral function and caries prevention. This study aimed to compare the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans at different concentrations in artificial saliva to fixed orthodontic materials under laboratory conditions. Methods: S. mutans strains were obtained from the National Center for Genetic and Biological Resources in Tehran, along with normal artificial saliva prepared with pH values of 5 and 7. Bacterial adhesion was quantified by counting colony-forming units on culture media. The effects of bracket type, archwire material, composite type, and saliva pH on bacterial adhesion were analyzed using Generalized Estimating Equations with a significance level of 0.05, employing SPSS software (version 26). Results: A significant difference in adhesion rates of S. mutans was observed between different archwire types at both pH levels (P = 0.001). However, no significant differences were found in adhesion rates among the three bracket types (plastic, metal, and ceramic) or between self-cure and light-cure composites at both pH levels. Overall, the study indicated a significant interaction effect among archwire type, bracket type, and composite type on bacterial adhesion. Conclusion: The adhesion of S. mutans to orthodontic materials in laboratory conditions is influenced by archwire type but not by bracket type or composite type. These findings underscore the importance of selecting appropriate orthodontic materials to mitigate bacterial adhesion and improve oral health outcomes during treatment.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_276_24orthodontic archwiresorthodontic bracketsorthodontic compositesph of salivastreptococcus mutans
spellingShingle Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy
Ahmad Sheibaninia
Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi
Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi
Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal
orthodontic archwires
orthodontic brackets
orthodontic composites
ph of saliva
streptococcus mutans
title Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
title_full Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
title_fullStr Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
title_full_unstemmed Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
title_short Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions
title_sort comparison of streptococcus mutans adhesion with different concentrations in artificial saliva to fixed orthodontic materials in laboratory conditions
topic orthodontic archwires
orthodontic brackets
orthodontic composites
ph of saliva
streptococcus mutans
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_276_24
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