ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
The antibacterial efficiency of Chitosan photodynamically activated Phycocyanin, and Morinda Oleifera against S.mutans and the bonding strength between composite resin and caries-affected dentin.
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- Non-Thermal Plasma and Ho: YAG Laser Surface Conditioning: Effective Superior Alternatives to Sandblasting for 3Y-TZP Zirconia-Composite Repair Bonding.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Er: YAG laser and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle-modified adhesive: A comparative study on antimicrobial efficacy and bond strength in caries-affected dentin.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Early oral colonization of streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli species in infants: Investigating the relationship with maternal and environmental factors, from birth through the sixth month.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objective: Evaluation of contemporary disinfection techniques, Moringa Oleifera (M.Oleifera), Phycocyanin activated by photodynamic therapy (PDT), and Chitosan, on S.mutans survival rate and bond integrity of composite to carious-affected dentin (CAD). Methods: The in vitro study was conducted at King Saud University and concluded within three months. Sixty mandibular teeth with cavities extending to the middle third of the dentin were sterilized. Results: Group-2 samples subjected to Phycocyanin activated using PDT, displayed minimal survival rate (0.24 ± 0.05 CFU/ml) of S.mutans.Group-1 samples treated with CHX exhibited the highest count of S.mutans (0.69 ± 0.12 CFU/ml). The most robust bond was observed in Group-3 (Chitosan) samples (19.33 ± 0.47 MPa). In contrast, SBS values were lowest in Group-1 (CHX) treated study samples (13.17 ± 1.88 MPa). Conclusion: Chitosan, Phycocyanin activated by PDT, and Moringa Oleifera extract exhibit potential as viable substitutes for chlorhexidine (CHX) in clinical settings, presenting the possibility of better eradication of S.mutans and greater adhesive strength to CAD.
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