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- The study examined how bacteria adhere to different materials that could be used in reconstructive surgery, including a polymer, a composite, and a metal.
- Both types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis, were tested to see where they preferred to attach.
- Results showed that S. aureus preferred the metal and composite surfaces, while S. epidermidis didn't show a strong preference, indicating that surface roughness influenced bacterial colonization, especially on sandblasted materials.
Article Abstract
Bacterial adherence on to several materials with a potential application in reconstructive surgery was studied. Polymer (poly(L-lactide)), composite (hydroxyapatite/poly(L-lactide)) and metal (316L stainless steel) were evaluated both as smooth and sandblasted specimens. All materials were incubated in phosphate-buffered saline, challenged with Staphylococcus aureus or S. epidermidis and evaluated for up to 24 h. S. aureus showed a preference for the metal and composite tested over the polymer used. For S. epidermidis no preference was found for one of the investigated materials. The influence of surface roughness on bacterial growth was demonstrated by increased colonization on the sandblasted specimens.
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