Antibacterial Activity and Fibroblast Cell Viability of Zirconia Coated with Glass Ceramic Containing Ag and NaF Nanoparticles

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2019 Feb 1;19(2):1035-1037. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2019.15914.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and fibroblast viability of zirconia coated with glass ceramic powder containing Ag and F nanoparticles. Specimens were divided into eight groups depending on the glass ceramic powders: 5, 10, 15, 20 wt% of NaF and Ag, respectively. Adhesion of Streptococcus mutans on glass-coated zirconia surface was evaluated by antimicrobial test. Fibroblast viability was examined by WST-8 assay. In result, the bacterial activity was reduced by 11.8%, 15.4% in Ag 10 wt% and 20 wt% groups. When 5~15 wt% of NaF was added, bacterial counts decreased to 4.2~65.4%, and when 20 wt% of NaF was added, the number of bacteria increased by 29.4%. Regardless of Ag and NaF content, all zirconia specimens showed cell viability above 70%. Within the limitations of this study, zirconia coated with glass ceramics powder containing Ag and NaF was found to reduce the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans but had no influence on osteoblast activation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Cell Survival
  • Ceramics / pharmacology
  • Fibroblasts
  • Materials Testing
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Silver* / pharmacology
  • Surface Properties
  • Zirconium / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Silver
  • Glass ceramics
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide