Effect of gamma irradiation on fluoride release and antibacterial activity of resin dental materials

This study evaluated the effect of gamma irradiation on fluoride release and antibacterial activity of FluroShield (FS) and Clearfil Protect Bond (CPB). Four groups were formed: G1-FS + gamma; G2-FS without gamma; G3-CPB + gamma; G4-CPB without gamma. For fluoride release analysis, 12 disks of each material were prepared and covered with nail polish, except for one side (50.4 mm² area). G1 and G3 were sterilized with a 14.5 KGy dose at 27ºC for 24 h, while G2 and G4 (controls) were not sterilized and were maintained under the same time and temperature conditions. Fluoride release measurements were made in duplicate (n=6) by an ion specific electrode. The antibacterial activity of the CPB and FS against Streptococcus mutans after gamma sterilization was evaluated by the agar-disc diffusion method. The diameter of the zones of microbial growth inhibition was recorded after 48 h. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=5%). Gamma sterilization decreased the fluoride release of FS by approximately 50%, while CPB was not affected. There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) in the antibacterial effect of CPB between gamma and non-gamma sterilization groups. FS presented no antibacterial activity. Gamma irradiation decreased the fluoride release of FS, but did not affect the antibacterial activity of the studied materials.

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Main Authors:	Carvalho,Fabíola Galbiatti de, Fucio,Suzana Beatriz Portugal de, Pascon,Fernanda Miori, Kantovitz,Kamila Rosamilia, Correr-Sobrinho,Lourenço, Puppin-Rontani,Regina Maria
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto 2009
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402009000200006
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