Chlorhexidine versus organoselenium for inhibition of S. mutans biofilm, an in vitro study

Abstract

Background Chemical Plaque control by antimicrobial agent application can defend the teeth against caries. S. mutans is considered the main etiologic factor for caries. This was an in vitro study to compare between the efficacy of chlorhexidine diaceteate varnish, and an organoselenium sealant, to prevent S. mutans biofilm formation on human teeth. Methods Fourty five premolars extracted for orthodontic purposes were randomly divided into 3 groups of 15 teeth each. One control group and two test groups, chlorhexidine diaceteate varnish and an organoselenium sealant. The teeth were autoclaved before S. mutans biofilm was induced on to each in their respective groups. The reading T1 was taken for each tooth to assess the number of S. mutans attached in order to compare for differences in surface area among the 3 groups. The respective test materials were applied onto the teeth and biofilm induced onto them in their respective groups. The reading T2 was taken for the 2 test groups. The 3 groups were then subjected to aging for a period equivalent to 5 months before the biofilm was induced to take the reading T3 for the number of S. mutans. We used vortexing of the teeth to disrupt the biofilm at time points T1, T2 and T3. S. mutans count was then done using PCR. Results There were significantly lower S. mutans counts in the control group as compared to the chlorhexidine diacetate group at T3.There were no other statistically significant differences found. Conclusion Both organoselenium and Chlorhexidine diacetate do not inhibit S. mutans biofilm attachment onto the teeth.

Selenium: An Antioxidant with a Critical Role in Anti-Aging

“…Se-containing sealant eliminated the biofilm formation in dental plaque caused by pathogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans , S. sanguinis , and S. salivarius [ 64 , 65 ]. Seguya et al compared the efficacy of an organoselenium sealant and chlorhexidine diacetate to prevent the formation of S. mutans biofilm on human teeth [ 66 ]. It was reported that chlorhexidine diacetate and organoselenium slightly inhibited S. mutants’ attachment to the teeth [ 66 ].…”

“…Seguya et al compared the efficacy of an organoselenium sealant and chlorhexidine diacetate to prevent the formation of S. mutans biofilm on human teeth [ 66 ]. It was reported that chlorhexidine diacetate and organoselenium slightly inhibited S. mutants’ attachment to the teeth [ 66 ].…”

In Vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity of Different Chlorhexidine-Containing Mouthwash Formulations against Streptococcus mutans

“…Dental plaque is a complex multispecies biofilm growing on the tooth surface, in which bacteria are embedded and proliferate, protected from environmental stresses and host defense [1,2]. Even though several microorganisms contribute to dental plaque development and establishment, Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is considered to play a pivotal role in creating an optimal microenvironment in terms of pH and extracellular polysaccharidic matrix, thus promoting the growth of other cariogenic bacteria.…”