Antimicrobial Activity of Nano-Magnesium Hydroxide Against Oral Bacteria and Application in Root Canal Sealer
- 7 April 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by International Scientific Information, Inc. in Medical Science Monitor
- Vol. 26, e922920-1-e922920-10
- https://doi.org/10.12659/msm.922920
Abstract
Background: The goal of the present work was to assess the antibacterial activity of nano-magnesium hydroxide (NMH) against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and to explore the antimicrobial function of AH Plus (TM) sealer incorporating NMH. Material/Methods: The antimicrobial behavior of NMH against S. mutans was evaluated with bactericidal tests. A modified direct contact test was used to assess the antimicrobial activity of unset AH Plus containing NMH after 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes of contact with bacteria. The antimicrobial effects and the amount of surface-adhering bacteria of the solidified materials were explored by SEM and confocal laser scanning microscopy, respectively. Results: NMH powder presented excellent antimicrobial activity against S. mutans. Mg-2* and OH- were not the main fac- tors resulting in bacterial death. Approximately 93.1% and 98% of the S. mutans were killed in the AH Plus+7% NMH group after incubation for 5 minutes and 20 minutes, respectively. AH Plus with 5% or 7% NMH were more potent against S. mutans compared with AH Plus alone (P<0.05). Moreover, the antibacterial function of AH Plus was lost after setting. NMH enabled the solidified AH Plus to still have antibacterial properties on the seventh day. Conclusions: NMH can be used to modify AH Plus sealer to eradicate residual bacteria and prevent reinfection.Keywords
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