Abstract
Statement of problem
Deficient hygiene of maxillofacial prostheses can be a source of infection, and various
disinfectants, including nano-oxides, have been suggested for the disinfection of
silicone prostheses. While maxillofacial silicones involving nano-oxides at different
sizes and concentrations have been evaluated in terms of their mechanical and physical
properties, reports are lacking on the antimicrobial effect of nano titanium dioxide
(TiO2) incorporated into maxillofacial silicones contaminated by different biofilms.
Purpose
The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effects of 6
different disinfectants and nano TiO2 incorporation into maxillofacial silicone contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans biofilms.
Material and methods
A total of 258 silicone specimens (129 pure silicones and 129 nano TiO2-incorporated silicones) were fabricated. Specimens in each silicone group (with or
without nano TiO2) were divided into 7 disinfectant groups (control, 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate,
4% chlorhexidine gluconate, 1% sodium hypochlorite, neutral soap, 100% white vinegar,
and effervescent) in each biofilm group. Contaminated specimens were disinfected,
and the suspension of each specimen was incubated at 37 °C for 24 hours. Proliferated
colonies were recorded in colony-forming units per mL (CFU/mL). The differences in
microbial levels among specimens were evaluated to test the effect of the type of
silicone and the disinfectant (α=.05).
Results
Significant difference was found among disinfectants regardless of the silicone type
(P<.05). Nano TiO2 incorporation showed an antimicrobial effect on S aureus, E coli, and C albicans biofilms. Nano TiO2 incorporated silicone cleaned with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate had statistically less
C albicans than pure silicone. Using white vinegar or 4% chlorhexidine gluconate led to no E coli on either silicone. Nano TiO2 incorporated silicone cleaned with effervescent had fewer S aureus or C albicans biofilms.
Conclusions
The tested disinfectants and nano TiO2 incorporation into silicone were effective against most of the microorganisms used
in this study.
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