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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Oral Surgery

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  • Postoperative infections can impair clinical outcomes of guided bone regeneration (GBR) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR).
  • Membrane exposure is a common cause of bacterial infection at surgical sites.
  • A poly(lactic acid/caprolactone) (PLCL) bilayer membrane was previously developed with a compact layer hypothesized to act as a bacterial barrier.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the PLCL bilayer membrane in preventing bacterial cell penetration.
  • To assess the potential of the PLCL membrane in preventing postoperative infections in GTR/GBR procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Bacterial adhesion and penetration assays were performed using Porphyromonas gingivalis, Streptococcus mutans, and multispecies bacteria.
  • Bacteria were seeded on the compact layer of the PLCL bilayer membrane and control membranes (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) or type I collagen).
  • Bacterial adhesion was quantified by colony counts, and penetration was visualized using scanning electron microscopy.

Main Results:

  • All tested bacteria adhered to membranes within 6 hours, but the PLCL membrane showed significantly reduced adhesion compared to controls.
  • The PLCL membrane effectively blocked bacterial penetration, with no cells observed within its structure.
  • Control membranes allowed bacterial penetration up to 80 µm after 72 hours.

Conclusions:

  • The PLCL bilayer membrane exhibits reduced bacterial adhesion and superior bacterial penetration blocking capabilities.
  • These properties suggest the PLCL membrane can contribute to favorable outcomes in regenerative treatments by preventing infection.
  • The PLCL membrane's barrier function could simplify the management of complications arising from membrane exposure in GTR/GBR surgeries.