Nanosilver as a disinfectant in dental unit waterlines: Assessment of the physicochemical transformations of the AgNPs.

ABSTRACT: Dental unit water lines (DUWL) are susceptible to biofilm development and bacterial growth leading to water contamination, causing health and ecological effects. This study monitors the interactions between a commonly used nanosilver disinfectant (ASAP-AGX-32, an antimicrobial cleaner for dental units, 0.0032% Ag) and biofilm development in DUWL. To simulate the disinfection scenario, an in-house DUWL model was assembled and biofilm accumulation was allowed. Subsequent to biofilm development, the disinfection process was performed according to the manufacturer's instructions. The pristine nanosilver particles in the cleaner measured between 3 and 5 nm in diameter and were surrounded by a stabilizing polymer. However, the polymeric stabilizing agent diminished over the disinfection process,

SUBMITTER: Gitipour A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6143180 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature