Abstract
Physiochemical assessment of the parasite-biomaterial interface is essential to develop new biomaterials. The purpose of this study was to develop a method to evaluate pH at the parasite-biomaterial interface and demonstrate physiochemical interaction at the interface. An experimental apparatus with a well for pH monitoring was made of acrylic resin with a bottom of test materials. The well was filled with Streptococcus mutans NCTC 10449, and an ion-sensitive field-effect transistor (ISFET) pH electrode was placed at an interface between bacterial cells and materials. The pH was monitored after the addition of 1% glucose at 37°C. The pH at the parasite-biomaterial interface was successfully monitored using the experimental apparatus with an ISFET pH electrode. This method could be useful to assess the pH at the parasite-biomaterial interface.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Interface Oral Health Science 2011 |
Publisher | Springer Japan |
Pages | 192-194 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9784431540700 |
ISBN (Print) | 9784431540694 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Jan 1 |
Keywords
- Biomaterial
- Ion-sensitive field-effect transistor pH electrode
- Parasite
- pH
- Physiochemical interaction