Prof. Dr. med. dent. Lamprini Karygianni
Senior Teaching and Research Assistant in Oral Microbiology and Immunology
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Clinical Specialisations
- Preventive and restorative dentistry
- Endodontics
Research Interests
- Investigation of microbial diversity and shifts within oral biofilms in health and disease using classical and
- molecular microbiology
- Visualization of oral biofilms and extracellular matrix using confocal microscopy
- Composition and architecture of extracellular matrix within oral biofilms
- Microbial adhesion and biofilm formation on novel biomaterials
- Antimicrobial potential of photodynamic therapy against oral biofilms
- Antimicrobial activity of natural products against oral microorganisms
- Nutritional influences on oral biofilm development and composition
- Influence of bacterial virulence factors and biomaterials on osteoblasts
Selected publications
Altmann B*, Karygianni L*, Al-Ahmad A, Butz F, Bächle M, Adolfsson E, Fürderer T, Courtois N, Palmero P, Follo M, Chevalier J, Steinberg T, Kohal RJ. (2017)
Assessment of novel long-lasting ceria-stabilized zirconia-based ceramics with different surface topographies as implant materials.
Adv Funct Mater. 1702512, *equally contributing first authors
Karygianni L, Al-Ahmad A, Argyropoulou A, Hellwig E, Anderson AC, Skaltsounis AL. (2016)
Natural antimicrobials and oral microorganisms: a systematic review on herbal interventions for the eradication of multispecies oral biofilms.
Front Microbiol. 14;6:1529
Karygianni L, Ruf S, Follo M, Hellwig E, Bucher M, Anderson AC, Vach K, Al-Ahmad A. (2014)
Novel Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Photoinactivation of In Situ Oral Biofilms Using Visible Light Plus Water-Filtered Infrared-A (VIS + wIRA). Appl Environ Microbiol. 80:7324-7336
Karygianni L, Follo M, Hellwig E, Burghardt D, Wolkewitz M, Anderson A, Al-Ahmad A. (2012)
Microscope-based imaging platform for large-scale analysis of oral biofilms. Appl Environ Microbiol 78:8703-8711
Al-Ahmad A, Walankiewicz A, Hellwig E, Follo M, Tennert C, Wittmer A, Karygianni L. (2016)
Photoinactivation using visible light plus water-filtered infrared-A (vis+wIRA) and chlorine e6 (Ce6) eradicates planktonic periodontal pathogens and subgingival biofilms.
Front Microbiol. 28;7:1900
Cieplik F, Buchalla W, Hellwig E, Al-Ahmad A, Hiller KA, Maisch T, Karygianni L. (2017)
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunct for treatment of deep carious lesions-a systematic review. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 18:54-62
Links
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Publications
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Antibiofilm potential of plant extracts: inhibiting oral microorganisms and Streptococcus mutans. Frontiers in Dental Medicine, 6:1535753.
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Unleashing nature's defense: potent antimicrobial power of plant extracts against oral pathogens and Streptococcus mutans biofilms. Frontiers in Oral Health, 5:1469174.
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Metatranscriptome and Resistome of the Endodontic Microbiome. Journal of Endodontics, 50(8):1059-1072.e4.
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Enhancing Antibiotic Efficacy in Regenerative Endodontics by Improving Biofilm Susceptibility. Journal of Endodontics, 50(7):962-965.
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Critical hydrodynamic force levels for efficient removal of oral biofilms in simulated interdental spaces. Clinical Oral Investigations, 28(6):346.
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Initial bacterial adherence and biofilm formation on novel restorative materials used in paediatric dentistry. Dental Materials, 40(3):573-579.
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Dynamic interactions between Candida albicans and different streptococcal species in a multispecies oral biofilm. MicrobiologyOpen, 12(5):e1381.
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Antibiotic Resistance among Fusobacterium, Capnocytophaga, and Leptotrichia Species of the Oral Cavity. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 21(1):93-102.
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In vitro versus in situ biofilms for evaluating the antimicrobial effectiveness of herbal mouthrinses. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 13:1130255.
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Biodentine Inhibits the Initial Microbial Adhesion of Oral Microbiota In Vivo. Antibiotics, 12(1):4.
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On the biocompatibility of endodontic sealers. Swiss Dental Journal, 132(9):586-597.
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The antimicrobial effect of Rosmarinus officinalis extracts on oral initial adhesion ex vivo. Clinical Oral Investigations, 26(6):4369-4380.
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Microbial approaches for the assessment of toothpaste efficacy against oral species: A method comparison. MicrobiologyOpen, 11(2):e1271.
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Antimicrobial Effects of Inula viscosa Extract on the In Situ Initial Oral Biofilm. Nutrients, 13(11):4029.
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Low Concentrations of Chlorhexidine Inhibit the Formation and Structural Integrity of Enzyme-Treated Multispecies Oral Biofilms. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12:741863.
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Biofilm im Wurzelkanal. Endodontie, 01:18-27.
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Initial Bacterial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation on Aligner Materials. Antibiotics, 9(12):908.
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Long-Term Fluctuation of Oral Biofilm Microbiota following Different Dietary Phases. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 86(20):e01421.
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Next-Generation Sequencing to Assess Potentially Active Bacteria in Endodontic Infections. Journal of Endodontics, 46(8):1105-1112.
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Biofilm Matrixome: Extracellular Components in Structured Microbial Communities. Trends in Microbiology, 28(8):668-681.
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Clinical management of fusion in primary mandibular incisors: a systematic literature review. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica, 78(6):417-424.
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Endodontic-Like Oral Biofilms as Models for Multispecies Interactions in Endodontic Diseases. 2020, University of Zurich, Faculty of Medicine.
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The Microbiome of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Microorganisms, 8(5):661.
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High Potential of Bacterial Adhesion on Block Bone Graft Materials. Materials, 13(9):2102.
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Combined DNase and Proteinase Treatment Interferes with Composition and Structural Integrity of Multispecies Oral Biofilms. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(4):983.
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Dysbiotische Verschiebungen der mikrobiellen Gemeinschaft des supragingivalen oralen Biofilms durch häufigen Saccharosekonsum. Oralprophylaxe und Kinderzahnheilkunde:157-168.
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Inactivation of oral biofilms using visible light and water-filtered infrared A radiation and indocyanine green. Future Medicinal Chemistry, 11(14):1721-1739.
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Compounds from Olea europaea and Pistacia lentiscus inhibit oral microbial growth. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 19:51.
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Species and Subspecies Differentially Affect the Composition and Architecture of Supra- and Subgingival Biofilms Models. Frontiers in Microbiology, 10:1716.
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In-vivo shift of the microbiota in oral biofilm in response to frequent sucrose consumption. Scientific Reports, 8(1):14202.
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Evaluation of the bioactivity of fluoride-enriched mineral trioxide aggregate on osteoblasts. International Endodontic Journal, 51(8):912-923.
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Accuracy of CBCT-based root canal length predetermination using new endodontic planning software compared to measurements performed with an electronic apex locator ex vivo. International Journal of Computerized Dentistry, 21(21):323-328.
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunct for treatment of deep carious lesions: a systematic review. Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, 18:54-62.