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Emerging Trends in Dental Caries: Insights into Etiology, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies

A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology in Human Health and Disease".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 357

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Hee-Eun Kim

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Department of Dental Hygiene, Gachon University College of Health Science, Incheon 21936, Korea
Interests: clinical outcomes; comprehensive care in oral health; geriatric considerations in dental hygiene; gerodontology; preventive strategies in oral health; remineralization and demineralization of early caries; technological advancements in dentistry
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to introduce this Special Issue on "Emerging Trends in Dental Caries: Insights into Etiology, Risk Factors, and Treatment Strategies." This edition seeks to explore the forefronts of research into dental caries, bridging the gaps between traditional concepts and innovative methodologies. We invite contributions that delve into the effects of antimicrobials on oral biofilm, the mechanisms of demineralization and remineralization, and the complex interactions within oral biofilms. By focusing on the early detection of dental caries, the pathogenicity of oral biofilms, and novel dental management approaches, this Special Issue aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of caries' multifactorial nature and their prevention. We encourage submissions that provide fresh perspectives on oral disease management, including original articles and comprehensive reviews.

Dr. Hee-Eun Kim
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • antimicrobial effect
  • demineralization
  • dental caries
  • dental plaque
  • oral biofilm
  • oral disease
  • oral management
  • pathogenicity
  • prevention
  • remineralization

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Influence of Biofilm Maturity on the Antibacterial Efficacy of Cold Atmospheric Plasma in Oral Microcosm Biofilms
by Hee-Eun Kim
Biomedicines 2024, 12(5), 1056; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12051056 - 10 May 2024
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As biofilms mature, biomass and extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) content increases, enhancing pathogenicity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) against oral microcosm biofilms and the influence of biofilm maturity on treatment. Oral microcosm biofilms were cultured [...] Read more.
As biofilms mature, biomass and extracellular polysaccharide (EPS) content increases, enhancing pathogenicity. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) against oral microcosm biofilms and the influence of biofilm maturity on treatment. Oral microcosm biofilms were cultured on hydroxyapatite disks for 2 and 6 days. Based on the treatment and biofilm maturity, these were subsequently allocated into six groups (N = 19 each): Groups 1 and 2 were incubated with distilled water for 1 min; Groups 3 and 4 were treated with CAP for 2 min, and Groups 5 and 6 were treated with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate for 1 min. Groups 1, 3, and 5 represent 2-day biofilms, and Groups 2, 4, and 6 represent 6-day biofilms. Treatments were repeated daily for 5 days. Antibacterial efficacy was analyzed by measuring oral biofilms’ red fluorescence intensity (RatioR/G) and quantifying EPS content and bacterial viability. The RatioR/G was 1.089-fold and 1.104-fold higher in Groups 4 and 6 than in Groups 3 and 5 following antibacterial treatment, respectively (p < 0.001). EPS content increased by 1.71-fold in Group 6 than in Group 5 (p < 0.001). Bacterial survival rate was the lowest in Group 3 (p = 0.005). These findings underscore the relevance of CAP treatment in maintaining antibacterial efficacy regardless of the biofilm development stage, highlighting its potential utility in oral care. Full article
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