Abstract
Temporary dental crowns and bridges are commonly made of poly-methylmethacrylate (PMMA), a porous material attracting the microbial biofilm associated with malodor production. The purpose of the present study was to test pre-disinfection of PMMA on malodor-related parameters in an experimental oral biofilm. PMMA discs were pre-soaked in anti-malodor disinfecting solutions and controls: (i) Saline, (ii) essential oils (EO), (iii) herbal extracts (HE), and (iv) chlorhexidine (CHX). Following, discs were subjected to a salivary incubation assay and monitored for malodor-producing bacteria within the biofilm using confocal microscopy (CLSM), malodor production (organoleptic scale 0–5), volatile sulfide levels (Halimeter), and salivary protein degradation (SDS-PAGE). Results showed that disinfection solutions were significantly effective in reducing malodor-related parameters (CHX > HE > EO > Saline). Taken together, these results suggest that pre-disinfection may help to reduce malodor production in PMMA temporary dental restorations.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1947 |
Journal | Applied Sciences (Switzerland) |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2022 |
Keywords
- Biofilm
- Malodor
- Poly-methylmethacrylate