scholarly journals Silver Nanoparticles Addition in Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) Dental Matrix: Topographic and Antimycotic Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (19) ◽  
pp. 4691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria De Matteis ◽  
Mariafrancesca Cascione ◽  
Chiara Cristina Toma ◽  
Giovanni Albanese ◽  
Maria Luisa De Giorgi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Pathogenic Yeast ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Yeast Viability ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Opportunistic Pathogenic ◽  
Citrate Capping

The widespread use of nanoparticles (NPs) in medical devices has opened a new scenario in the treatment and prevention of many diseases and infections owing to unique physico-chemical properties of NPs. In this way, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are known to have a strong antimicrobial activity, even at low concentrations, due to their ability to selectively destroy cellular membranes. In particular, in the field of dental medicine, the use of AgNPs in different kinds of dental prosthesis matrixes could be a fundamental tool in immunodepressed patients that suffer of different oral infections. Candida albicans (C. albicans), an opportunistic pathogenic yeast with high colonization ability, is one of the causative agents of oral cavity infection. In our work, we added monodispersed citrate-capping AgNPs with a size of 20 nm at two concentrations (3 wt% and 3.5 wt%) in poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), the common resin used to develop dental prostheses. After AgNPs characterization, we evaluated the topographical modification of PMMA and PMMA with the addition of AgNPs by means of atomic force microscopy (AFM), showing the reduction of surface roughness. The C. albicans colonization on PMMA surfaces was assessed by the Miles and Misra technique as well as by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at 24 h and 48 h with encouraging results on the reduction of yeast viability after AgNPs exposure.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Poly (methyl methacrylate) with Silver Nanoparticles for Dentistry: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 4007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flores-Arriaga Juan Carlos ◽  
García-Contreras Rene ◽  
Villanueva-Sánchez Germán ◽  
Acosta-Torres Laura Susana
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Biofilm Formation ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Etiologic Factor ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Oral Infections ◽  
Dental Prostheses ◽  
Antibacterial And Antifungal ◽  
Dental Applications

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a widely used polymer for dental applications, and it is mainly used in the fabrication of dental prostheses. In an increasing number of these applications, the risk of suffering bacterial or fungal infection is higher than 60% among oral-prosthesis users. Some authors have reported the failure of other implants in the human body due to biofilm formation on the surface (mainly for total hip implants). In the dental field, the formation of bacterial and fungal biofilms on prosthesis’s surface is the etiologic factor for stomatitis, mainly caused by Candida albicans and bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis, as well as many others. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been widely reported, and their use in dental materials can prevent oral infections, such as candidiasis and stomatitis, and promote better oral health in dental-prosthesis users. They can even be used in other biomedical applications that require controlling biofilm formation on surfaces. In this review, the reported studies that use composites of PMMA and AgNPs (PMMA-AgNPs) for dental applications are listed and checked, with the aim of gaining a wider perspective of the use and application of this approach in the dental field.

Green synthesised silver nanoparticles incorporated electrospun poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers with different architectures for ophthalmologic alternatives

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Princy Philip ◽  
Tomlal Jose ◽  
Sarath KS ◽  
Sunny Kuriakose
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Gram Positive ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Antimicrobial Studies ◽  
Eye Problems

Silver nanoparticles with 5–10 nm diameters are synthesised using Couroupita guianensis flower extract. The synthesised silver nanoparticles found to show good antimicrobial activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers with pristine, surface roughened and coaxial hollow forms are prepared by electrospinning. The structural and morphological properties of these pure and structurally modified poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers are evidenced by various analytical techniques. The antimicrobial studies of poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers having different architectures incorporated with silver nanoparticles are carried out. It is found that, all the three forms of poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers incorporated with silver nanoparticles show antibacterial properties against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Among these, surface roughened poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers incorporated with silver nanoparticles show highest antibacterial activity than the other two structural forms. The present study offers an alternative to the existing optical lenses. People especially those who suffer from eye problems can protect their eyes in a better way from infectious agents by wearing optical lens made from C. guianensis stabilised silver nanoparticles incorporated poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers than that made from pure poly(methyl methacrylate) nanofibers or films.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Conductivity Studies of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA) by Co-Polymerization and Blending with Polyaniline (PANi)

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 1939
Author(s):  
Helyati Abu Hassan Shaari ◽  
Muhammad Mahyiddin Ramli ◽  
Mohd Nazim Mohtar ◽  
Norizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Azizan Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Conducting Materials ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Polymerization Condition ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a lightweight insulating polymer that possesses good mechanical stability. On the other hand, polyaniline (PANi) is one of the most favorable conducting materials to be used, as it is easily synthesized, cost-effective, and has good conductivity. However, most organic solvents have restricted potential applications due to poor mechanical properties and dispersibility. Compared to PANi, PMMA has more outstanding physical and chemical properties, such as good dimensional stability and better molecular interactions between the monomers. To date, many research studies have focused on incorporating PANi into PMMA. In this review, the properties and suitability of PANi as a conducting material are briefly reviewed. The major parts of this paper reviewed different approaches to incorporating PANi into PMMA, as well as evaluating the modifications to improve its conductivity. Finally, the polymerization condition to prepare PMMA/PANi copolymer to improve its conductivity is also discussed.

A Novel Polyaniline Nanocomposite with Doping Effects of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and TiO2 Nanoparticles

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 281-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Unathi Sidwaba ◽  
Usisipho Feleni ◽  
Hlamulo Makelane ◽  
Ezo Nxusani ◽  
Lindsay Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽  
Conductive Polymer ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Wave Voltammetry ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
Doping Effects ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Polyaniline Nanocomposite

Polyaniline (PANI) is a globally investigated conductive polymer with a variety of applications in various fields due to its ease of synthesis and modification. One method of enhancing the physico-chemical properties and processability of PANI is the incorporation of polymers and nanoparticles to form composite and hybrid materials with new features. This study reports the electrochemical synthesis of a polyaniline nanocomposite that incorporates titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2) and poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The significant effects of PMMA and TiO2 nanoparticles on structural, morphological, optical and electrochemical properties of native polyaniline were investigated using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square wave voltammetry (SWV). The formation and deformation of relevant peaks observed from the FTIR spectra confirm the intrusion of PMMA and TiO2 into PANI while the voltammetric results show that the incorporation of both dopants significantly enhanced the electroactivity of PANI in a neutral pH medium.

Indication of formation of charge density waves in silver nanoparticles dispersed poly(methyl methacrylate) thin films

2011 ◽  
Vol 161 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 1390-1399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisree Majumder ◽  
Aloke Kumar Chakraborty ◽  
Bipul Biswas ◽  
Avijit Chowdhury ◽  
Biswanath Mallik
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Charge Density ◽  
Charge Density Waves ◽  
Density Waves ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate

scholarly journals Surface Functionalization of an Aluminum Alloy to Generate an Antibiofilm Coating Based on Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Silver Nanoparticles

Molecules ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 2747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Muñoz ◽  
Laura Tamayo ◽  
Miguel Gulppi ◽  
Franco Rabagliati ◽  
Marcos Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
In Situ Polymerization ◽  
Polymerization Reaction ◽  
Experimental Protocol ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Methacrylate Monomer ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate Monomer

An experimental protocol was studied to improve the adhesion of a polymeric poly(methyl methacrylate) coating that was modified with silver nanoparticles to an aluminum alloy, AA2024. The nanoparticles were incorporated into the polymeric matrix to add the property of inhibiting biofilm formation to the anticorrosive characteristics of the film, thus also making the coating antibiocorrosive. The protocol consists of functionalizing the surface through a pseudotransesterification treatment using a methyl methacrylate monomer that bonds covalently to the surface and leaves a terminal double bond that promotes and directs the polymerization reaction that takes place in the process that follows immediately after. This results in more compact and thicker poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) coatings than those obtained without pseudotransesterification. The poly(methyl methacrylate) matrix modified with nanoparticles was obtained by incorporating both the nanoparticles and the methyl methacrylate in the reactor. The in situ polymerization involved combining the pretreated AA2024 specimens combined with the methyl methacrylate monomer and AgNps. The antibiofilm capacity of the coating was evaluated against P. aeruginosa, with an excellent response. Not only did the presence of bacteria decrease, but the formation of the exopolymer subunits was 99.99% lower than on the uncoated aluminum alloy or the alloy coated with unmodified poly(methyl methacrylate). As well and significantly, the potentiodynamic polarization measurements indicate that the PMMA-Ag coating has a good anticorrosive property in a 0.1-M NaCl medium.

scholarly journals Novel Dental Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Containing Phytoncide for Antifungal Effect and Inhibition of Oral Multispecies Biofilm

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myung-Jin Lee ◽  
Min-Ji Kim ◽  
Sang-Hwan Oh ◽  
Jae-Sung Kwon
Keyword(s):  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Cell Viability ◽  
Mtt Assay ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Pathogenic Yeast ◽  
Poly Methyl Methacrylate ◽  
Biofilm Thickness

Despite the many advantages of poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as a dental polymer, its antifungal and antibacterial effects remain limited. Here, phytoncide was incorporated into PMMA to inhibit fungal and biofilm accumulation without impairing the basic and biological properties of PMMA. A variable amount of phytoncide (0 wt % to 5 wt %) was incorporated into PMMA, and the basic material properties of microhardness, flexural strength and gloss were evaluated. In addition, cell viability was confirmed by MTT assay. This MTT assay measures cell viability via metabolic activity, and the color intensity of the formazan correlates viable cells. The fungal adhesion and viability on the PMMA surfaces were evaluated using Candida albicans (a pathogenic yeast). Finally, the thickness of saliva-derived biofilm was estimated. The flexural strength of PMMA decreased with increasing phytoncide contents, whereas there were no significant differences in the microhardness and gloss (p > 0.05) and the cell viability (p > 0.05) between the control and the phytoncide-incorporated PMMA samples. The amounts of adherent Candida albicans colony-forming unit (CFU) counts, and saliva-derived biofilm thickness were significantly lower in the phytoncide-incorporated PMMA compared to the control (p < 0.05). Hence, it was concluded that the incorporation of appropriate amounts of phytoncide in PMMA demonstrated antifungal effects while maintaining the properties, which could be a possible use in dentistry application such as denture base resin.

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