Evaluation of an antibacterial orthodontic adhesive incorporated with niobium-based bioglass: an in situ study

Braz Oral Res. 2019 Mar 18:33:e010. doi: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2019.vol33.0010.

Abstract

This in situ study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial and anti-demineralization effects of an experimental orthodontic adhesive containing triazine and niobium phosphate bioglass (TAT) around brackets bonded to enamel surfaces. Sixteen volunteers were selected to use intra-oral devices with six metallic brackets bonded to enamel blocks. The experimental orthodontic adhesives were composed by 75% BisGMA and 25% TEGDMA containing 0% TAT and 20% TAT. Transbond XT adhesive (TXT) was used as a control group. Ten volunteers, mean age of 29 years, were included in the study. The six blocks of each volunteer were detached from the appliance after 7 and 14 days to evaluate mineral loss and bacterial growth including total bacteria, total Streptococci, Streptococci mutans, and Lactobacilli. Statistical analysis was performed using GLM model - univariate analysis of variance for microhardness and 2-way ANOVA for bacterial growth (p<0.05). The 20% TAT adhesive caused no difference between distances from bracket and the sound zone at 10-µm deep after 7 and 14 days. After 14 days, higher mineral loss was shown around brackets at 10- to 30-µm deep for TXT and 0% TAT adhesives compared to 20% TAT. S. mutans growth was inhibited by 20% TAT adhesive at 14 days. Adhesive with 20% TAT showed lower S. mutans and total Streptococci growth than 0% TAT and TXT adhesives. The findings of this study show that the adhesive incorporated by triazine and niobium phosphate bioglass had an anti-demineralization effect while inhibiting S. mutans and total Streptococci growth. The use of this product may inhibit mineral loss of enamel, preventing the formation of white spot lesions.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Ceramics / chemistry
  • Ceramics / pharmacology
  • Dental Cements / chemistry
  • Dental Cements / pharmacology*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lactobacillus / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Niobium / pharmacology*
  • Oxides / pharmacology*
  • Phosphates / pharmacology*
  • Streptococcus / drug effects*
  • Tooth Demineralization / prevention & control*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bioglass
  • Dental Cements
  • Oxides
  • Phosphates
  • Niobium
  • niobium pentoxide