In vitro evaluation of gamma irradiation versus autoclaving on the morphology and regenerative potential of Allo-demineralized dentin matrix
摘要
Demineralized dentin matrix (DDM) can serve as a novel scaffold for dental tissue regeneration. This study aimed to assess the impact of two distinct sterilizing methods on morphology of Allo-DDM as well as on the viability, metabolic activity, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs).
MethodsAllo-DDM scaffolds were prepared from human-extracted premolars and sterilized using two different techniques. These scaffolds were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to assess their morphology and by Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDAX) to assess the scaffolds’ mineral content. BMMSCs were grouped into four groups: [
SEM micrographs revealed that G-DDM had a higher number of dentinal tubules than the A-DDM group, while there were no significant differences between G-DDM and A-DDM in the EDAX analysis. Cell viability and metabolic activity assessment showed that the collagen group had significantly higher viability, followed by G-DDM, while A-DDM and negative control groups did not improve BMMSC viability metabolic activity after 48 h. The ALP assessment revealed that cells significantly differentiated in collagen and G-DDM groups than in A-DMM and control groups.
ConclusionGamma sterilization more effectively preserved the structural, chemical, and biological characteristics of Allo-DDM scaffolds compared to autoclaving. Gamma-treated scaffolds outperformed autoclaved scaffolds in terms of cell survival, metabolic activity, and ALP activity.