Fluoride resistance in Streptococcus mutans: a mini review
Y Liao, BW Brandt, J Li, W Crielaard… - Journal of oral …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
For decades, fluoride has been used extensively as an anti-caries agent. It not only protects
dental hard tissue, but also inhibits bacterial growth and metabolism. The antimicrobial …
dental hard tissue, but also inhibits bacterial growth and metabolism. The antimicrobial …
Green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles from Cannabis sativa (industrial hemp) and their capacity for biofilm inhibition
Background Cannabis sativa (hemp) is a source of various biologically active compounds,
for instance, cannabinoids, terpenes and phenolic compounds, which exhibit antibacterial …
for instance, cannabinoids, terpenes and phenolic compounds, which exhibit antibacterial …
Effects of DJK-5 and chlorhexidine on exopolysaccharide volume and pH in oral biofilms
Background Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are essential constituents of the extracellular matrix
within oral biofilms and are significantly influenced by the local microenvironment. This study …
within oral biofilms and are significantly influenced by the local microenvironment. This study …
Antibacterial effect of boron nitride flakes with controlled orientation in polymer composites
Boron nitride (BN) is a stable 2D material with physiochemical properties similar to
graphene-based nanomaterials. We have recently demonstrated that vertically aligned …
graphene-based nanomaterials. We have recently demonstrated that vertically aligned …
Low concentrations of vitamin C reduce the synthesis of extracellular polymers and destabilize bacterial biofilms
Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) produced by bacteria form a matrix supporting the
complex three-dimensional architecture of biofilms. This EPS matrix is primarily composed of …
complex three-dimensional architecture of biofilms. This EPS matrix is primarily composed of …
Antimicrobial peptide–polymer conjugates for dentistry
Bacterial adhesion and growth at the composite/adhesive/tooth interface remain the primary
cause of dental composite restoration failure. Early colonizers, including Streptococcus …
cause of dental composite restoration failure. Early colonizers, including Streptococcus …
Effects of a New Nano‐Silver Fluoride‐Containing Dentifrice on Demineralization of Enamel and Streptococcus mutans Adhesion and Acidogenicity
JA Teixeira, AVC Silva… - … journal of dentistry, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
An experimental dentifrice containing nano‐silver fluoride (NSF) and a sodium fluoride
(NaF) toothpaste were tested in vitro, against S. mutans, to evaluate the minimal inhibitory …
(NaF) toothpaste were tested in vitro, against S. mutans, to evaluate the minimal inhibitory …
A Sustainable Approach for the Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Solibacillus isronensis sp. and Their Application in Biofilm Inhibition
The use of bacteria as nanofactories for the green synthesis of nanoparticles is considered a
sustainable approach, owing to the stability, biocompatibility, high yields and facile synthesis …
sustainable approach, owing to the stability, biocompatibility, high yields and facile synthesis …
Simple observation of Streptococcus mutans biofilm by scanning electron microscopy using ionic liquids
Y Asahi, J Miura, T Tsuda, S Kuwabata, K Tsunashima… - AMB express, 2015 - Springer
Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been successfully used to image biofilms because
of its high resolution and magnification. However, conventional SEM requires dehydration …
of its high resolution and magnification. However, conventional SEM requires dehydration …
Anti-biofilm and anti-glucosyltransferase effects of nano liposomal plant extracts against Streptococcus mutans
The role of Streptococcus mutans in the initiation of caries is related to its acidogenicity,
aciduricity, and polysaccharides extracellular layer production by glucosyltransferases in …
aciduricity, and polysaccharides extracellular layer production by glucosyltransferases in …