Journal
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
Volume 58, Issue 12, Pages 1804-1811Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2013.09.011
Keywords
Nickel; Nanoparticles; Oral bacteria; Biofilm; Dental hygiene
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- National Plan for Sciences and Technology (NPST) [12-NAN-2490-2]
- King Saud University
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Objective: Oral ailments are often treated with antibiotics, which are rendered ineffective as bacteria continue to develop resistance against them. It has been suggested that the nanoparticles (NPs) approach may provide a safer and viable alternative to traditional antibacterial agents. Therefore, nickel (Ni)- and nickel oxide (NiO)-NPs were synthesized, characterized and assessed for their efficacy in reducing oral bacterial load in vitro. Also, the effects of bulk compound NiCl2 (Ni ions), along with the Ni- and NiO-NPs on bacterial exopolysaccharide (EPS) production and biofilm formation on-the surface of artificial teeth, and acrylic dentures, were investigated. Methods: Total bacteria from a healthy male were collected and adjusted to 4 x 109 cells/ml for all the tests. Effect of the NPs on growth, biofilm formation, EPS production and acid production from glucose was tested using standard protocols. Results: Data revealed that the Ni-NPs (average size 41.23 nm) exhibited an 1050 value of 73.37 mu g/m1 against total oral bacteria. While, NiO-NPs (average size 35.67 nm) were found less effective with much higher IC50 value of 197.18 mu g/ml. Indeed, the Ni ions exhibited greater biocidal activity with an 1050 value of 701 mu g/ml. Similar results were obtained with biofilm inhibition on the surfaces of dental prostheses. The results explicitly suggested the effectiveness of tested Ni compounds on the growth of oral bacteria and biofilm formation in the order as NiCl2 > Ni-NPs > NiO-NPs. Conclusion: The results elucidated that Ni-NPs could serve as effective nanoantibiotics against oral bacteria. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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