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Article

Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Antimicrobial Properties of Novel Dental Polymers Containing Quaternary Ammonium and Trimethoxysilyl Functionalities

by
Diane R. Bienek
1,*,
Anthony A. Giuseppetti
1,
Stanislav A. Frukhtbeyn
1,
Rochelle D. Hiers
2,
Fernando L. Esteban Florez
2,
Sharukh S. Khajotia
2 and
Drago Skrtic
1
1
ADA Foundation, Research Division, Frederick, MD 21704, USA
2
College of Dentistry, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
J. Funct. Biomater. 2020, 11(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb11010001
Submission received: 4 November 2019 / Revised: 3 December 2019 / Accepted: 11 December 2019 / Published: 18 December 2019
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bacterial Interactions with Dental and Medical Materials)
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Abstract

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The aims of this study were to evaluate the physicochemical and mechanical properties, antimicrobial (AM) functionality, and cytotoxic potential of novel dental polymers containing quaternary ammonium and trimethoxysilyl functionalities (e.g., N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-aminium iodide (AMsil1) and N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-11-(trimethoxysilyl)undecan-1-aminium bromide (AMsil2)). AMsil1 or AMsil2 were incorporated into light-cured (camphorquinone + ethyl-4-N,N-dimethylamino benzoate) urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA)/polyethylene glycol-extended UDMA/ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl)acrylate (EHMA) resins (hereafter, UPE resin) at 10 or 20 mass %. Cytotoxic potential was assessed by measuring viability and metabolic activity of immortalized mouse connective tissue and human gingival fibroblasts in direct contact with monomers. AMsil–UPE resins were evaluated for wettability by contact angle measurements and degree of vinyl conversion (DVC) by near infra-red spectroscopy analyses. Mechanical property evaluations entailed flexural strength (FS) and elastic modulus (E) testing of copolymer specimens. The AM properties were assessed using Streptococcus mutans (planktonic and biofilm forms) and Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm. Neither AMsil exhibited significant toxicity in direct contact with cells at biologically relevant concentrations. Addition of AMsils made the UPE resin more hydrophilic. DVC values for the AMsil–UPE copolymers were 2–31% lower than that attained in the UPE resin control. The mechanical properties (FS and E) of AMsil–UPE specimens were reduced (11–57%) compared to the control. Compared to UPE resin, AMsil1–UPE and AMsil2–UPE (10% mass) copolymers reduced S. mutans biofilm 4.7- and 1.7-fold, respectively (p ≤ 0.005). Although not statistically different, P. gingivalis biofilm biomass on AMsil1–UPE and AM AMsil2–UPE copolymer disks were lower (71% and 85%, respectively) than that observed with a commercial AM dental material. In conclusion, the AM function of new monomers is not inundated by their toxicity towards cells. Despite the reduction in mechanical properties of the AMsil–UPE copolymers, AMsil2 is a good candidate for incorporation into multifunctional composites due to the favorable overall hydrophilicity of the resins and the satisfactory DVC values attained upon light polymerization of AMsil-containing UDMA/PEG-U/EHMA copolymers.

1. Introduction

As people live longer and retain more of their own teeth, the incidence of dental caries, especially root caries, increases. Currently, the prevalence of root caries in older adults ranges from 29% to 89% [1]. The expected aging of the population will further increase root caries occurrences. Therefore, implementing more effective prevention strategies and/or developing new treatments for root caries is prudent. Often, compromised integrity of the conventional restorative/tooth interface [2,3] ultimately results in bacterial microleakage and secondary caries. Class V restoratives may release fluoride ions which, at adequate concentrations, protect teeth from demineralization and possibly contribute to regeneration of mineral lost to caries. Fluoride release, however, does not provide an effective antimicrobial (AM) protection, although fluoride can have some AM properties [4,5]. The majority of the contemporary dental restoratives do not possess substantial AM properties [6] verifiable in clinical trials [7]. To improve the longevity of repair, the restorative material should be AM. Adding AM function to dental materials typically focuses on release/slow release of various low molecular weight AM agents [5,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15]. However, mechanism(s) of their actions are elusive, and there are concerns about their toxicity to human cells, the development of tolerances (in the case of antibiotics), and long-term efficacies. Moreover, the release of these agents can compromise mechanical performance of the restoratives and, if the dose or release kinetics are not properly controlled, can induce toxicity to the surrounding tissues [16].
Antimicrobial polymeric materials with quaternary ammonium (QA) salts have been widely applied to a variety of antimicrobial-relevant areas (reviewed by [17,18]). QA methacrylates are known for their AM action against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Studies have indicated that QA compounds destroy bacterial cell membrane integrity and eventually lead to cell death [19,20,21]. The proposed mechanism of action is the electrostatic interaction between positively charged molecules and negatively charged microbial cell membranes. So far, QA methacrylates have not been successfully incorporated into dental restorative(s) to yield a sustained AM function [22]. Historically, the most attention has been given to methacryloyloxydodecyl pyrimidinium bromide (MDPB) and its acrylamide copolymer [6,23]. MDBP has been commercialized and suggested to be potentially applicable to various restoratives. However, due to their poor color stability, MDBP-based materials can only be used for aesthetically inferior restorations. To widen the utility of QAs in restorative dentistry, various QAs have been formulated into bonding agents and dental resin composites [20,24,25,26]. Successful incorporation of these new AM QAs into polymeric phases of composite materials would be a major step in creating new Class V restoratives that are clinically effective against secondary caries. We are advancing the development of Class V restorative materials by introducing bioactive amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) filler into polymer-based restorative in parallel to the AM monomer, thus creating a multifunctional AM and remineralizing materials (hereafter AMRE). ACP has been indicated as a precursor to hydroxyapatite formation both in vitro and in vivo [27,28,29,30,31,32,33]. ACP also exhibited favorable in vivo osteoconductivity compared to hydroxyapatite [34]. Based on our group’s knowledge of ACP chemistry and our understanding of structure/composition/property relationships existing in ACP polymeric systems [35,36,37,38,39], we have undertaken a task to formulate AMRE polymeric composites that maintain a desired state of supersaturation with respect to hydroxyapatite and efficiently restore mineral-depleted tooth structures while providing sustained AM protection. Prior to formulating AMRE composites, it is essential to evaluate the AM-containing resins (no ACP filler) to establish the effect of AM monomers on basic biological, physicochemical, and mechanical properties of copolymers.
AMsil syntheses and subsequent validation protocols of novel dental monomers containing QA and trimethoxysilyl functionalities are described in detail by Okeke et al. (2019) [40]. The motivation for synthesizing AMsil1 and AMsil2 was to develop coupling agents capable of conferring the AM properties and coupling with both ACP phase and polymer phase of Class V resin-based composites. This study reports on the incorporation of these two polymerizable QA monomers with different alkyl chain lengths (e.g., N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-aminium iodide (AMsil1) and N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-11-(trimethoxysilyl)undecan-1-aminium bromide (AMsil2)) (Figure 1) into UDMA/poly(ethylene glycol)-extended UDMA (PEG-U)/ethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl) acrylate (EHMA) resins (hereafter UPE resin) and the biological, physicochemical, and mechanical screening of AM–UPE copolymers. Working hypotheses were that AMsil monomers will show minimal or no toxicity towards immortalized mouse subcutaneous connective tissue fibroblasts (CCL1) or human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) and that AMsil–UPE copolymers will have similar physicochemical and mechanical properties compared to the parent UPE copolymers. AMsil1– and AMsil2–UPE copolymers were assessed for their AM activity against Streptococcus mutans and Porphyromonas gingivalis, which are model microorganisms for dental caries [41,42] and periodontal disease [43,44], respectively.

2. Results

2.1. Structural Verification of AMsils

The AMsil structures were verified by 1H and 13C NMR (Table 1 and Table 2). In brief, both 1H and 13C NMR spectra of AMsils confirmed the successful quaternization of 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) precursor. By performing the syntheses in chloroform, methoxy groups of (3-iodopropyl)trimethoxy silane (IPTMS) and (11-bromoundecyl)trimethoxy silane (BrUDTMS) were protected from hydrolysis to which they are prone in aqueous environment.

2.2. Biocompatibility Testing

2.2.1. AMsil1

AMsil1 concentration did not exert a statistically significant effect on the viability of CCL1 cells (Figure 2). However, the exposure time reduced the number (1.2-fold difference of mean, p ≤ 0.002) of live cells. Similarly, AMsil1 concentration did not affect the metabolic activity of CCL1 cells. Time of exposure had a modest effect (p ≤ 0.02) on CCL1 metabolic activity, although no significant paired comparisons (within each concentration) were observed.
Independent of time, AMsil1 concentration exerted a main effect (p ≤ 0.001) on the number of viable HGFs (Figure 3). Paired comparisons indicated that at lower AMsil1 concentrations (≤0.13 mmol/L), the number of live HGFs decreased. Independent of AMsil1 concentration, exposure time reduced (19.73 difference of means, p ≤ 0.001) HGF viability. Monomer concentration or time of exposure did not statistically affect the metabolic activity of HGF cells (data not shown).

2.2.2. AMsil2

Regardless of time, AMsil2 concentration exerted a main effect (p ≤ 0.001) on the number of viable CCL1s (Figure 4). Paired comparisons indicated that at 24 h exposure, CCL1 cells exposed to ≥3.64 mmol/L were lower (p ≤ 0.05) than the number of live cells exposed to all lower concentrations. At 72 h exposure, the percentage of live CCL1 cells exposed to ≥1.82 mmol/L AMsil2 was at least 3- to 4-fold lower (p ≤ 0.001) compared to all concentrations ≤ 0.91 mmol/L.
Like cell viability, AMsil2 concentration exerted an effect (p ≤ 0.001) on CCL1 metabolic activity. Viability and metabolic activity of CCL1 cells exposed to AMsil2 showed a strong positive linear correlation at 24 h (R2 = 0.91, p ≤ 0.0005) and 72 h (R2 = 0.93, p ≤ 0.0005) (data not shown).
AMsil2 exhibited a concentration effect (p ≤ 0.001) on HGF cell viability (Figure 5). Paired comparisons indicated that exposure to ≥1.82 mmol/L AMsil2 reduced the number of live HGFs by more than 3-fold (p ≤ 0.05) compared to the control group. When considering the effect of time regardless of AMsil2 concentration, the number of live cells was consistently lower (~23% difference of means). Like viability, AMsil2 concentration exhibited an effect (p ≤ 0.001) on HGF metabolic activity. At 24 and 72 h, viability and metabolic activity of HGF cells exposed to AMsil2 showed a positive linear correlation (R2 = 0.94; (p ≤ 0.0005) and R2 = 0.77; (p ≤ 0.001), respectively) (data not shown).
For both AMsils, control wells (with or without cells) in which the tetrazolium salt reagent was omitted resulted in negligible optical density values. Positive control wells containing unexposed cells (i.e., no AMsils) that were given an equal volume of culture medium were not significantly different from cells that were previously treated with the viability stain (data not shown).

2.3. Hydrophobicity/Hydrophilicity of the Resins

Copolymers comprised of UPE resin with added AMsils generally exhibited lower contact angles (CAs) (Figure 6), suggesting change in their hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance toward more hydrophilic surfaces. At 10 mass % monomer in the resin, CAs of both AMsil1–UPE and AMsil2–UPE copolymers (46.9 ± 5.9° and 37.4 ± 9.2°, respectively) were significantly lower (23% and 38% reduction, respectively; p ≤ 0.01) than the CA of the UPE control 60.8 ± 5.1°. The apparent increase in the CA in going from 10% to 20% AMsil in the resin was significant only for AMsil2 (p ≤ 0.035). The overall order of the decreasing relative hydrophilicity (evidenced by the increasing CA values) of the examined UPE-based copolymers was as follows: (10% AMsil2–UPE ≥ 10% AMsil1–UPE) > (20% AMsil2–UPE = 20% AMsil1–UPE) > UPE control.

2.4. Effect of AMsils on Degree of Vinyl Conversion (DVC)

Introduction of 10% and 20% AMsil1 into UPE reduced (p ≤ 0.05) the mean vinyl moiety conversion upon photopolymerization by 31% and 20%, respectively (Figure 7). No significant effect was observed with the increasing levels of AMsil1 in the resin. Although reduced, the DVC observed amongst the AMsil2 groups was not statistically different from one another or the UPE control group.

2.5. Mechanical Properties of AMsil–UPE Copolymers

The FS and E of AMsil–UPE copolymers were, generally, diminished compared to the UPE resin control (Figure 8). The extent of reduction in FS and E varied with the type and the concentration of AMsil. In all AMsil–UPE formulations, the FS values were significantly (p ≤ 0.05) lower than the UPE control counterparts. In both 10 mass % AMsil formulations, the E was reduced, although not statistically significant. At 20 mass %, the E of both AMsil formulations were notably lower (p ≤ 0.0008) than the UPE resin control. Both FS and E reductions ranged from moderate (11–13%) for 10 mass % AMsil formulations to substantial (25–57%) for 20 mass % AMsil formulations.

2.6. Bacterial Testing

For planktonic bacterial testing, the number of S. mutans colony-forming units/mL observed amongst the AMsil groups were not statistically different from one another or the control groups (UPE only and commercial control). However, compared to UPE resin, AMsil1–UPE and AMsil2–UPE (10% mass) copolymers reduced the colonization of S. mutans biofilm 4.7- and 1.7-fold, respectively (p ≤ 0.002) (Figure 9). S. mutans biofilms exposed to AMsil1–UPE were at least 2.8-fold lower (p ≤ 0.005) than that observed with AMsil2–UPE.
P. gingivalis biofilm biomass on copolymer disks exposed to AMsil1–UPE and AMsil2–UPE were lower (71% and 85%, respectively) than that observed with the commercial control, albeit not statistically different (p ≤ 0.07) (Figure 10).

3. Discussion

We considered cytotoxicity of any AM monomer to be a major determinant of whether the materials that incorporate the monomer in their resin phase are worthy of further study. We believe that direct contact cellular testing of the new agent must be done at biologically relevant eluent concentrations. In this study, we employed conditions that reflect the accelerated leachability of UPH resins and included AMsil concentrations that significantly exceed the upper thresholds established experimentally in the previous work [45]. The direct toxicity of AMsils towards CCL1 cells and/or HGFs was demonstrated to be marginal or undetectable, except at the higher concentrations of monomers tested. These high AMsil levels correspond to unrealistically high levels of the unreacted monomers and are highly unlikely to ever be registered clinically. Our cytotoxicity results support the basic hypothesis of the study and suggest that, from a biotoxicity viewpoint, AMsils can be safely utilized in design of AM new materials. Leachability studies of AM–UPE formulations employing high-performance liquid chromatography are currently underway in our laboratory, and are expected to confirm the conclusions derived from the tests based on the accelerated UPH leachability study.
Upon introduction of AMsil into the UPE resin, a shift towards lower CA values, consistent with the moderate increase in the overall hydrophilicity, was seen in all AMsil–UPE formulations. The detected range of CAs in AMsil–UPE resins (37.4–53.3°) correlates very well with the range of CAs typical for the commercial resin composites (37.4–53.3°) [46]. The lowest CAs detected in 10% AMsil2–UPE formulation make this resin a good candidate for the incorporation of the ACP filler in future design of AMRE composites. ACP-filled composite requires sufficient water absorption to initiate water-catalyzed transformation of ACP during which the remineralizing calcium and phosphate ions are released, by diffusion, into surrounding mineral-deficient tooth structures. There, they regenerate these mineral-depleted structures via redeposition of hydroxyapatite [47]. Taken together, the enhanced wettability should ease a diffusion of water into AMRE composite and result in the subsequent release of calcium and phosphate ions from the composite needed for demineralization prevention and/or active remineralization at the restoration site.
The range of DVC values attained in AMsil–UPE copolymers (60.7–86.7%), dependent on both the monomer type and its quantity in the resin, were higher or equal to the DVC reported for 2,2-bis[p-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloxypropoxy)phenyl]propane (bis-GMA)-based resins/composites with incorporated QA ionic dimethacrylate (67.9–70.7%) [25]. AMsil2 copolymers reached significantly higher DVC values (75.2–86.7%) compared to their AMsil1 counterparts (60.7–70.9%). In AMsil2–UPE formulations, the inclusion of AM monomer apparently did not affect the high levels of DVC typically seen in UDMA-based resins [35,36]. This phenomenon has been attributed to the chain transfer reactions caused by UDMA’s –NH– groups, resulting in increased mobility of the resin network’s radical sites [48]. The DVCs attained in AMsil2–UPE copolymers suggest limited mobility of cross-linked polymer matrix, thus reducing the likelihood of unreacted monomers leaching out to a minimum. The observed DVC decrease in AMsil1–UPE formulations compared to those of AMsil2–UPE is yet to be explained.
The results of FS and E tests indicated a reduction of the copolymers’ mechanical properties in going from the UPE control to 10% AMsil–UPE to 20% AMsil–UPE. The reduction was far more pronounced in AMsil1 series (50%) compared to the AMsil2 series (15%). This overall reduction in mechanical properties, particularly in AMsil2–UPE copolymers, should not disqualify this monomer from further exploration, as AM agent in multifunctional AMRE composites. To compensate for the reduction in the mechanical properties, incorporation into composites of the reinforcing fillers in addition to ACP should be considered.
AMsils integrated into UPE resin were effective in reducing (p ≤ 0.002) S. mutans biofilms. Compared to the commercial control, P. gingivalis biofilm biomass was notably lower (71–85%) on AMsils–UPE copolymer disks, however, not statistically different. As Gram-positive bacteria have peptidoglycan with long anionic polymers, called teichoic acids [49] (i.e., yielding a higher cell surface net negative charge than Gram-negative organisms), one could anticipate S. mutans to be more susceptible to AMsils. Notwithstanding, quaternary ammonium compound AM functionality can also be affected by the type of counter-ion [50], pendant active groups [51], molecular weight, and length of the alkyl chains [52].
AMsils show promise, as S. mutans planktonic and biofilm forms were reduced. Nonetheless, this reduction was only significant (p ≤ 0.002) for biofilms. When comparing planktonic and biofilm responses, similar trends were observed with an endodontic sealer. For example, bacteria tested with a resin-based root canal sealer did not statistically reduce the planktonic forms, while notably decreasing bacteria in monospecies biofilms [53]. These authors attributed this to the release of substances during the setting process. This attribute is unlikely applicable to our material, as DVC was high and aqueous extraction was conducted for 72 h. In another report, Staphylococcus aureus biofilms were demonstrated to be more susceptible to killing than the planktonic form of the same strain [54].
Although AM functionality is observed, we believe that the full potential of the AMsil monomers has not yet been realized. As reported for other quaternary ammonium compounds [47], the current AMsil–UPE copolymer formulations are likely to have N+ charges randomly distributed throughout the material. As the mechanism of AM action is contingent on contact, it would be advantageous to develop fabrication methods that would favor charge density at the materials surface. Further, others have demonstrated that proteins can diminish the AM capability of quaternary ammonium methacrylates (reviewed by [6]). Currently, there is insufficient information concerning the interaction of proteins with quaternary ammonium methacrylates. Elucidation of the protein–material interactions would yield valuable information to develop strategies to maximize AM efficacy of materials with a charge-based AM mechanism of action.
In conclusion, our novel AM dental monomers (AMsil1 and AMsil2) exhibited minimal or no toxicity upon direct contact with biologically relevant concentrations, while reducing S. mutans and P. gingivalis biofilm forms. AMsils made the UDMA/PEG-U/EHMA resin more hydrophilic. This would be an advantageous feature in AMRE composites that require water to induce their remineralizing effects. At 10 mass % level of AMsil monomer, DVC of the ensuing AMsil–UPE copolymers was only marginally lower than in UPE control and still exceeded DVCs typically seen in the commercial composites based on bis-GMA/triethyleneglycol dimethacryalate (TEGDMA) resins. The mechanical properties of AMsil–UPE copolymers were reduced (11–57%) compared with the UPE control. The extent of reduction depended on both the type and the concentration of AMsil monomer in the resin. This finding should not disqualify the AMsil–UPE resins from use in AMRE composites intended for Class V restorations where the mechanical stability is not a critical factor.

4. Materials and Methods

4.1. Monomer Synthesis

The synthesis and validation protocols for the AMsils are described in detail by Okeke et al. (2019) [40]. In brief, AMsil1 and AMsil2 were synthesized at 50–55 °C by reacting equimolar amounts of tertiary amine, DMAEMA, with IPTMS and BrUDTMS, respectively, in the presence of chloroform and butylated hydroxytoluene. DMAEMA, IPTMS, and butylated hydroxytoluene were purchased from Sigma, St. Louis, MO, USA. BrUDTMS was purchased from Gelest Inc., Morrisville, PA, USA. Reactants and solvents (chloroform, diethyl ether, hexane; Sigma, St. Louis, MO, USA) used during synthesis and the subsequent purification were used as received, without further purification. The reaction yields were 94.8% and 36.0% for AMsil1 and AMsil2, respectively. Due to the generally hygroscopic nature of QA monomers, the AMsils were stored under vacuum (25 mm Hg) before being used for resin formulation and/or copolymer disk specimen preparation.

4.2. Structural Verification

Purified monomers were characterized by 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy as described [40]. Briefly, spectra were obtained using a Bruker Advance II (600 MHz) spectrometer equipped with a Broadband Observe room temperature probe (Bruker, Corp., Billerica, MA, USA). Monomers were dissolved in deuterated dimethyl sulfoxide containing tetramethylsilane.

4.3. Experimental Resin Formulation

UPE resin was formulated from the commercially available monomers UDMA, PEG-U, and EHMA at 2.8:1.0:1.7 mass ratio (corresponds to the average mass ratio of the ternary UDMA-based formulations explored by our group so far). A conventional visible light initiator system comprised of camphorquinone and ethyl-4-N,N-dimethylamino benzoate (4EDMAB) was introduced to the resin at concentrations of 0.2 mass % camphorquinone and 0.8 mass % 4EDMAB. AMsils were blended into UPE resin to yield (AMsil1 or AMsil2)–UPE resin with 10 or 20 mass % of AM component. Addition of AMsil1 or AMsil2 to the light-activated UPE resin took place in the absence of blue light. The rationale for the chosen levels of AM monomers is based on the previously reported AM activities of similar QA methacrylates in camphorquinone /4EDMAB-activated bis-GMA/TEGDMA resins [25]. Once all components were introduced, the mixture was stirred magnetically (38 rad/s) at 22 °C until a uniform consistency was achieved. CLEARFIL SE Protect BOND (Kurary America, Inc., New York, NY, USA) was used as a comparative commercial AM material. This resin was prepared using equal quantities of primer (containing MDPB) and bonding (containing bis-GMA-HEMA) agent.

4.4. Biocompatibility Tests

Direct contact cytotoxicity of AMsils was determined following described protocols [55,56]. Briefly, immortalized mouse subcutaneous connective tissue fibroblasts (NCTC clone 929 [L-cell, L-929, Strain L derivative]; American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), Manassas, VA, USA) (CCL1) or HGF (Applied Biological Materials, Inc., Richmond, BC, Canada) were exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions (AMsil1: ≤8.34 mmol/L; AMsil2: ≤7.28 mmol/L). Chosen concentrations corresponded to approx. 7% mass fraction of AMsil1 or AMsil2 in the copolymer resin and a maximum of 2% leaching. To allow for the possibility of restoration multiplicity and variable size, a 2-fold greater dilution was also included in the testing. These calculations are based on the accelerated leachability study of UDMA/PEG-U/2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) resin (abbreviated UPH; a close analog to UPE resin used in this study) and ACP-UPH composites [57]. After 24 and 72 h incubation, cells were assessed for cell viability (LIVE/DEAD® Viability/Cytotoxicity kit, Life Technologies, Corp., Grand Island, NY, USA) and metabolic activity (CellTiter® AQueous One Solution Reagent; Promega, Corp., Madison, WI, USA). Controls were without the AMsils and/or cells. The CCL1 cells and HGFs were maintained, at 37 °C and 5% CO2, in 10% serum-supplemented Eagle’s minimum essential medium (ATCC) and PriGrow III medium (Applied Biological Materials, Inc.), respectively. For experiments, cells were obtained from a subconfluent stock culture. Means were obtained from 5 independent replicates tested in duplicate.

4.5. Contact Angle (CA)

Changes in hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of UPE resins due to the introduction of AMsils were assessed by CA measurements (drop shape analyzer DSA100, Krüss GmbH, Hamburg, Germany). Following the deposition of the sessile droplets of the resin on the substrate, they were imaged after 1 min resting time with a charge-coupled device camera at the points of intersection (three-phase contact points) between the drop contour and the projection of the surface (baseline). The CA water values were calculated employing the Krüss Advance software. Four repetitive measurements were performed in each group.

4.6. Copolymer Specimen Preparation

For biotesting, UPE and AMsil1–UPE and AMsil2–UPE copolymer specimens were fabricated by filling circular openings of a flat stainless-steel molds (6 mm diameter, 0.5 mm thickness) with the resins. Each side of the mold was covered with Mylar film and a glass slide, firmly clamped, and then cured (2 min/side: Triad 2000; Dentsply International, York, PA, USA).
Specimens were subjected to extraction in Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline lacking both calcium and magnesium (Life Technologies, Grand Island, NY, USA) for 72 h, at 37 °C and 6.3 rad/s using an orbital shaker. After extraction, the disks were dried under vacuum (desiccator; ~22 °C) for 7 days. Specimens were sterilized for 12 h using an Anprolene gas sterilization chamber (Andersen Products, Inc., Haw River, NC, USA). Prior to bacterial testing, specimens were degassed for ≥5 days under vacuum (desiccator; ~22 °C).

4.7. Degree of Vinyl Conversion (DVC)

DVC of UPE and (AMsil1 or AMsil2)–UPE resins was determined by collecting the near-IR (NIR) spectra (Nexus; ThermoFisher, Madison, WI, USA) before and 24 h after the light cure and calculating the reduction in =C–H absorption band at 6165 cm−1 in the overtone region in going from monomers to polymers. By maintaining a constant specimen thickness, a need for an invariant internal standard was eliminated. The DVC was calculated as
DVC (%) = [(areamonomer − areapolymer)/areamonomer] × 100
where areapolymer and areamonomer correspond to the areas under 6165−1 absorption peak after and before the polymerization, respectively.

4.8. Mechanical Properties of Copolymers

Test specimens (2 mm × 2 mm × 25 mm) for flexural strength (FS) and elastic modulus (E) determinations were photopolymerized in the same manner as the copolymer disks for biological testing. Polymerized specimens did not undergo any additional treatment. The FS and E of UPE and (AMsil1 or AMsil2) UPE copolymer specimens was tested employing the Universal Testing Machine (Instron 5500R, Instron Corp., Canton, MA, USA). The load was applied (crosshead speed of 1 mm/min) to the center of a specimen positioned on a test device with supports 20 mm apart. The FS and E of the specimens (three replicates/experimental group) were calculated as instructed in the ISO4049:2009 document.

4.9. Bacterial Testing

4.9.1. Planktonic

Testing of Streptococcus mutans UA-159 (ATCC® 700610) planktonic forms was according to described methods [47,58]. Briefly, bacterial cultures with an optical density of 1.2–1.3 at 600 nm (Unico® 1200 Spectrophotometer, United Products & Instruments, Inc., Dayton, NJ, USA) were diluted and seeded onto copolymer disks at a density of ~3 × 107 CFU/disk. Another disk was placed atop to maximize contact. After a 2 h incubation (37 °C, 5% CO2) the samples were placed in 1 mL of Todd Hewitt broth, rigorously mixed, and utilized to prepare a 10-fold dilution series. A 100 µL aliquot of the resulting suspensions were spread onto the surface of THB agar plates. After incubation (~20 h at 37 °C, 5% CO2), colony-forming units were enumerated using an IncuCount Colony Counter (Revolutionary Science, Shafer, MN, USA). UPE resin disks and HemCon® Dental Dressing (HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR, USA) were used as negative and positive controls, respectively. Around 30 to 300 CFU per spread plate was the range considered countable. Notwithstanding, agar plates streaked with neat solutions of some groups yielded less than the lower limit of detection. Such data were reported as less than the limit of quantification. The number of CFU/mL was calculated as CFU number/(volume plated × dilution factor). Mean counts were obtained from five independently tested copolymer disk sandwiches.

4.9.2. Biofilm

A bioluminescent S. mutans strain JM 10 (derivative of wild type UA159 [59] was used to assess the AM properties of AMsils. Methods of the real-time bioluminescence assay were as described [41,58].
Porphyromonas gingivalis, strain FDC 381 (ATCC® BAA-1703) was propagated in Becton Dickinson BBL chopped meat carbohydrate, pre-reduced II broth, using a shaking incubator (37 °C, anaerobic conditions). Three-day cultures were diluted in broth to approximate 5 × 106 CFU/mL. Copolymer disks, vertically supported in a 24-well plate, were immersed in 1.6 mL of the bacterial suspension. In anaerobic conditions, the plate was incubated at 37 °C for 4 days. The copolymer disks were washed thrice in sterile 0.89% NaCl solution. Thereafter, the biofilm was displaced from the copolymer disks by transferring them to a sterile glass tube containing 1 mL of saline, vortexed (1 min), sonicated (10 min), and vortexed (1 min). Each disk was visually examined to ensure that the biomass was removed. The resulting suspensions were used to make 10-fold serial dilutions and subsequently spread onto the surface of Brucella agar with hemin and vitamin K1 (Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, MO, USA) plates. After incubation (3 days at 37 °C, anaerobic conditions), colony-forming units were enumerated.

4.10. Statistical Analyses

Analysis of variance and multiple paired comparisons (two-sided, 95% confidence interval) were used to analyze the experimental data as a function of material makeup and/or exposure/incubation time and establish a statistical significance of differences between the experimental groups. Correlation coefficient (r) was calculated to determine the functional dependence between cellular metabolic activity and viability. (SigmaPlot™, Systat Software, San Jose, CA, USA and/or Microsoft Office Excel 2016; Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA). Graphics were created using Microsoft Office Excel 2016 and/or DeltaGraph6 for Windows® (Red Rock Software, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA).

Author Contributions

D.R.B. conceptualized and conducted biotesting, fabricated copolymer specimens, and conducted statistical analyses. A.A.G. conducted biotesting, physicochemical/mechanical testing of copolymers. S.A.F. conducted monomer synthesis/validation, fabrication of copolymer resins, and measured their physicochemical/mechanical properties. S.S.K., F.L.E.F., and R.D.H. conducted S. mutans biofilm analyses. D.S. conceptualized the AM monomers, performed literature compilation, and statistical data interpretation. All authors contributed to the preparation/review of this manuscript. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This study was supported by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (grant R01 DE26122), American Dental Association (ADA), and ADA Foundation.

Acknowledgments

Assistance of U.C. Okeke (formerly ADA Foundation) in monomer synthesis/characterization are gratefully acknowledged. Technical expertise of H. Kim (Integrated Pharma Services) to assess AM properties of P. gingivalis is appreciated. Authors gratefully acknowledge donation of UDMA and PEG-U from Esstech, Essington, PA, USA.

Conflicts of Interest

D.R.B., A.A.G., S.A.F., and D.S. are employees of the non-profit ADA Foundation, which has applied for a patent describing synthesis and uses of polymerizable multifunctional antimicrobial quaternary ammonium monomers.

Disclaimer

The sole purpose of identifying certain commercial materials and equipment in this article was to adequately define the experimental protocols. Such identification, in no instance, implies recommendation or endorsement by the ADA or ADA Foundation, or means that the material/equipment specified is the best available for the purpose.

Abbreviations

ACPamorphous calcium phosphate
AMantimicrobial
AMREantimicrobial and remineralizing
AMsil1N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-(trimethoxysilyl)propan-1-aminium iodide
AMsil2N-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-(trimethoxysilyl)undecan-1-aminium bromide
Bis-GMA2,2-bis[p-(2-hydroxy-3-methacryloxypropoxy)phenyl]propane
BrUDTMS(11-bromoundecyl)trimethoxy silane
CAcontact angle
CCL1immortalized mouse subcutaneous connective tissue fibroblasts
CQcamphorquinone
DMAEMA2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate
DVCdegree of vinyl conversion
4EDMABethyl-4-N,N-dimethylamino benzoate
EHMAethyl 2-(hydroxymethyl) acrylate
HGFhuman gingival fibroblasts
IPTMS(3-iodopropyl)trimethoxy silane
MDBPmethacryloyloxydodecyl pyrimidinium bromide
NMRnuclear magnetic resonance
PEG-Upoly(ethylene glycol)-extended UDMA
QAquaternary ammonium
TEGDMAtriethyleneglycol dimethacrylate
UDMAurethane dimethacrylate
UPEUDMA/PEG-U/EHMA resin

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Figure 1. Skeletal structural formulas of AMsil1 (a) and AMsil2 (b) monomers.
Figure 1. Skeletal structural formulas of AMsil1 (a) and AMsil2 (b) monomers.
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Figure 2. Percent control value of viability (a) and metabolic activity (b) of CCL1 cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil1 (≤8.34 mmol/L) for 24 or 72 h. Data represent mean ± standard error for five independent replicates tested in triplicate.
Figure 2. Percent control value of viability (a) and metabolic activity (b) of CCL1 cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil1 (≤8.34 mmol/L) for 24 or 72 h. Data represent mean ± standard error for five independent replicates tested in triplicate.
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Figure 3. Percent control value of viability of human gingival fibroblast (HGF) cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil1 (≤8.34 mmol/L) for (a) 24 h or (b) 72 h. Data represent mean ± standard error for five independent replicates tested in triplicate.
Figure 3. Percent control value of viability of human gingival fibroblast (HGF) cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil1 (≤8.34 mmol/L) for (a) 24 h or (b) 72 h. Data represent mean ± standard error for five independent replicates tested in triplicate.
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Figure 4. Percent control value of viability of CCL1 cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil2 (≤7.28 mmol/L) for 24 or 72 h. Data represent mean ± SEM for five independent replicates tested in triplicate. * indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.91 mmol/L within the same time period. + indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to 0.455, 0.228, or 0.114 mmol/L concentrations within same time period.
Figure 4. Percent control value of viability of CCL1 cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil2 (≤7.28 mmol/L) for 24 or 72 h. Data represent mean ± SEM for five independent replicates tested in triplicate. * indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.91 mmol/L within the same time period. + indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to 0.455, 0.228, or 0.114 mmol/L concentrations within same time period.
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Figure 5. Percent control value of viability of HGF cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil2 (≤7.28 mmol/L) for 24 h or 72 h. Data represent mean ± SEM for five independent replicates tested in triplicate. + indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.455 mmol/L within same time period. * indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.91 mmol/L within same time period. ^ indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.114 mmol/L within same time period. $ indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.228 mmol/L within same time period.
Figure 5. Percent control value of viability of HGF cells exposed to 2-fold serial dilutions of AMsil2 (≤7.28 mmol/L) for 24 h or 72 h. Data represent mean ± SEM for five independent replicates tested in triplicate. + indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.455 mmol/L within same time period. * indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.91 mmol/L within same time period. ^ indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.114 mmol/L within same time period. $ indicates p ≤ 0.05 when compared to concentrations ≤ 0.228 mmol/L within same time period.
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Figure 6. The contact angle (CA) values of AMsil–UPE and UPE control indicative of the changes in resin’s overall hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity upon introduction of AMsil monomers at 10 and 20 mass % relative to UPE. Shown are mean values + standard deviation of four repetitive measurements in each experimental group.
Figure 6. The contact angle (CA) values of AMsil–UPE and UPE control indicative of the changes in resin’s overall hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity upon introduction of AMsil monomers at 10 and 20 mass % relative to UPE. Shown are mean values + standard deviation of four repetitive measurements in each experimental group.
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Figure 7. The values for degree of vinyl conversion (DVC) attained 24 h post-cure in AMsil–UPE copolymers compared to no-AM UPE control. Shown are mean values + standard deviation of three repetitive measurements.
Figure 7. The values for degree of vinyl conversion (DVC) attained 24 h post-cure in AMsil–UPE copolymers compared to no-AM UPE control. Shown are mean values + standard deviation of three repetitive measurements.
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Figure 8. (a) Flexural strength and (b) tensile elasticity of AMsil–UPE copolymers in comparison with the UPE control. Indicated are mean values + standard deviation of three specimens.
Figure 8. (a) Flexural strength and (b) tensile elasticity of AMsil–UPE copolymers in comparison with the UPE control. Indicated are mean values + standard deviation of three specimens.
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Figure 9. Streptococcus mutans biofilm growth inhibition by the experimental AMsils–UPE (10 mass %) copolymers compared to UPE control resin. Bar height indicates mean + standard deviation of 5 specimens/group.
Figure 9. Streptococcus mutans biofilm growth inhibition by the experimental AMsils–UPE (10 mass %) copolymers compared to UPE control resin. Bar height indicates mean + standard deviation of 5 specimens/group.
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Figure 10. Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm growth inhibition by the experimental AMsils–UPE (10 mass %) copolymers compared to UPE control resin. Bar height indicates mean + standard deviation of 5 specimens/group.
Figure 10. Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm growth inhibition by the experimental AMsils–UPE (10 mass %) copolymers compared to UPE control resin. Bar height indicates mean + standard deviation of 5 specimens/group.
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Table 1. Assignments of 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts of AMsil1.
Table 1. Assignments of 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts of AMsil1.
Atom #13C Chemical Shift, ppm1H Chemical Shift, ppm# of H’sSignal Splitting
1126.6 (CH2)5.77, 6.091, 1singlets
2135.3 (C) 0
317.8 (CH3)1.923singlet
4165.8 (C) 0
558.0 (CH2)4.522multiplet
661.7 (CH2)3.702multiplet
7, 850.6 (CH3)3.096singlet
965.9 (CH2)3.342multiplet
1015.6 (CH2)1.722multiplet
115.2 (CH2)0.542multiplet
12, 13, 1450.1 (CH3)3.519singlet
Atom numbering is illustrated in Figure 1.
Table
Table 2. Assignments of 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts of AMsil2.
Table 2. Assignments of 13C and 1H NMR chemical shifts of AMsil2.
Atom #13C Chemical Shift, ppm1H Chemical Shift, ppm# of H’sSignal Splitting
1126.5 (CH2)5.76, 6.081, 1singlets
2135.3 (C) 0
317.8 (CH3)1.913singlet
4165.8 (C) 0
558.1 (CH2)4.522multiplet
661.6 (CH2)3.702multiplet
7, 850.4 (CH3)3.096singlet
963.8 (CH2)3.362multiplet
1021.7 (CH2)1.672multiplet
11–1822.1, 25.7, 28.4, 28.6, 28.7, 28.8, 28.9, 32.3 (CH2)1.2516multiplet
198.6 (CH2)0.572multiplet
20, 21, 2249.9 (CH3)3.469singlet
Atom numbering is illustrated in Figure 1.

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