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ArticleClinical oral investigations2025

Biofilm-resistant zwitterionic resin-based adhesive for orthodontic bracket-tooth interfaces: an in vitro evaluation.

Min-Ji Kim, EunJu Kim, Utkarsh Mangal, Ji-Young Seo, Jung-Yul Cha, Kee-Joon Lee, Yoon Jeong Choi, Jae-Sung Kwon, Hyung-Seog Yu, Sung-Hwan Choi

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Min-Ji KimDivision in Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
EunJu KimDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Utkarsh MangalBK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Young SeoDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Yul ChaDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Kee-Joon LeeDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Jeong ChoiDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Sung KwonBK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hyung-Seog YuDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. yumichael@yuhs.ac.
Sung-Hwan ChoiDepartment of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. selfexam@yuhs.ac.

Funding

Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Education RS-2023-00249723National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) 2021R1A2C2091260the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Health & Welfare, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety RS-2023-00255335the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS, Korea) S3366101
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Abstract

objectivesAn in vitro study to verify the potential effectiveness of an orthodontic adhesive incorporating a polybetaine zwitterionic mixture in preventing biofilm formation. MATERIALS AND

methods2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) and sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA), were added to An adhesive at 1 wt% (MS1) And 3 wt% (MS3). The MS0 group had no zwitterions. Flowability measurement, shear bond strength (SBS), the adhesive remnant index (ARI), and the contact angle were assessed. Bracket bonding was performed, and cross-sections were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Biofilm formation was analyzed using confocal laser scanning microscopy. Statistical analyses were conducted using R software. Wilcoxon tests with the Holm correction were used for non-parametric data, and pairwise t-tests with the Bonferroni correction were used for parametric data. Significance was set at P < 0.0001.

resultsFlow analysis showed no significant differences in the experimental groups compared to the MS0 group (P > 0.05). The SEM images confirmed uniform bonding in all groups. SBS decreased significantly with higher MS content (P < 0.0001), And ARI scores shifted with the addition of zwitterionic mixtures, increasing scores to 1 And 2. MS3 showed a significantly lower contact angle compared to MS0 (P < 0.05). MS3 exhibited reduced biofilm formation and lower fluorescence intensity (P < 0.05).

conclusionsDespite reductions in SBS, all adhesives remained at minimum acceptable levels. The 3 wt% zwitterionic adhesive effectively suppressed biofilm formation and may help prevent demineralization. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: An orthodontic adhesive containing a zwitterionic mixture can satisfy clinical properties and prevent side effects due to biofilm formation.

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BiofilmsDental BondingDental CementsOrthodontic BracketsResin CementsBetaineHumansIn Vitro TechniquesMaterials TestingMethacrylatesMicroscopy, ConfocalMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningPhosphorylcholineShear StrengthSurface Properties2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholineBetaineDental CementsMethacrylatesPhosphorylcholineResin Cementssulfobetaine methacrylate polymerBiofilmDental bondingShear strengthZwitterions

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