Antibacterial effects and cytotoxicity of an adhesive containing low concentration of silver nanoparticles

Maristela Dutra-Correa; Alessandra A B V Leite; Sueli P H M de Cara; Ivana M A Diniz; Marcia M Marques; Ivana B Suffredini; Marina S Fernandes; Sergio H Toma; Koiti Araki; Igor S Medeiros

doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2018.07.010

Antibacterial effects and cytotoxicity of an adhesive containing low concentration of silver nanoparticles

J Dent. 2018 Oct:77:66-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.07.010. Epub 2018 Jul 17.

Affiliations

¹ Department of Operative Dentistry, Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Universidade Paulista, Rua Dr. Bacelar, 1212, São Paulo, SP 04026-002, Brazil.
² School of Dentistry, Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas, Av. Santo Amaro, 1239, São Paulo, SP 04505-002, Brazil.
³ Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Pres. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG 31270-901, Brazil.
⁴ Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2227, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil.
⁵ Center for Research in Biodiversity, Extraction Laboratory, Universidade Paulista, Av. Paulista, 900, São Paulo, SP 01310-100, Brazil.
⁶ Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 748, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil.
⁷ Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2227, São Paulo, SP 05508-000, Brazil. Electronic address: igorsm@usp.br.

PMID: 30009857
DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.07.010

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the antibacterial effects, cytotoxicity and microtensile bond strength of an adhesive containing low concentrations of silver nanoparticles (NAg).

Methods: Various concentrations of NAg (50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 ppm) were incorporated into the primer of the Scotchbond Multi-Purpose adhesive system (SBMP). Antibacterial activity was examined using a broth microdilution assay to determine minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), agar diffusion assay and the MTT assay was used to examine the biofilm metabolic activity (S. mutans). The Microtensile Bond Test (μTBS) was performed after 24 h, followed by 6-months storage in distilled water. Cytotoxicity was assessed with an MTT reduction assay in human dental pulp stem cells viability after exposure to Nag-conditioned culture media during 0, 24, 48, and 72 h. The results were statistically analyzed (α ≤ 0.05).

Results: MIC was found between NAg 25 and 50 ppm MBC was determined at 50 ppm of NAg. Bacterial activity inhibition was higher than control in all NAg groups compared to control in agar diffusion assay. Biofilm inhibition was statistically higher in 250 ppm NAg than control. All NAg groups and SBMP presented similar cytotoxicity in each period. Adhesives with NAg 200 and 250 ppm and SBMP (control) presented the highest μTBS values, similar to that of SBMP control, in both instances (24 h and 6 months) (p > 0.05).

Conclusions: The commercial primer containing NAg 250 ppm showed both antibacterial effect and reliable bond strength with no cytotoxicity increase. The addition of NAg to primers seems promising for the improvement of conventional dental adhesives efficacy.

Clinical significance: The addition of low concentrations of NAg (250 ppm) to primers were effective to improve antibacterial effect preserving the bond strength and the biocompatibility of the commercial product. NAg/primer association could protect the tooth-adhesive interface increasing dental restoration longevity.

Keywords: Antibacterial effect; Cytotoxicity; Dental adhesive; Microtensile bond strength; Silver nanoparticles.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / toxicity*
Biofilms
Dental Bonding*
Dental Cements*
Humans
Materials Testing
Metal Nanoparticles / toxicity*
Resin Cements
Silver*
Tensile Strength

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Dental Cements
Resin Cements
Silver