Antimicrobial and antifungal effects of tissue conditioners containing a photocatalyst
Uchimaru, M; Sakai, T; Moroi, R; Shiota, S; Shibata, Y; Deguchi, M; Sakai, H; Yamashita, Y; Terada, Y
HERO ID
1585256
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2011
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1585256 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2011 |
| Title | Antimicrobial and antifungal effects of tissue conditioners containing a photocatalyst |
| Authors | Uchimaru, M; Sakai, T; Moroi, R; Shiota, S; Shibata, Y; Deguchi, M; Sakai, H; Yamashita, Y; Terada, Y |
| Journal | Dental Materials Journal |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 691-699 |
| Abstract | This study examined the antimicrobial/antifungal ability of a tissue conditioner containing a photocatalyst for Escherichia colt, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. The photocatalyst was mixed with tissue conditioners powders at concentrations of 0, 10, 15, and 20 wt%. Tissue conditioners powders containing a photocatalyst were mixed with liquid to make test specimens. Test specimens inoculated by each microorganism were irradiated by ultraviolet light for 0-, 2- and 4 hours. The antimicrobial/antifungal effects were evaluated by the CFU technique. The CFU values of each microorganism for tissue conditioners containing a photocatalyst showed significant decrease following UV-irradiation. The improvement in antimicrobial/antifungal effects was concomitant with the increase of the mixing ratio and the irradiation time. Therefore, the results indicated that tissue conditioners containing a photocatalyst might have photocatalytic ability. |
| Doi | 10.4012/dmj.2010-203 |
| Pmid | 21946490 |
| Wosid | WOS:000297378700015 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Source: Web of Science WOS:000297378700015 |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Antimicrobial effect; Antifungal effect; Tissue conditioner; Photocatalyst |