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BioStatistics Laboratory
Dental Materials Science Laboratory
:: Fig. 1 INSTRON
:: Fig. 2 LEITZ-Micro Hardness Tester with Leica DC Camera
:: Fig. 3 Surtronic 3+
:: Fig. 4 DX-100 Ion Chromatograph
:: Fig. 5 Water purification system
Oral BioSciences Laboratory
:: Fig. 6 GeneAmp® PCR System 9700, GeneAmp® PCR System 2700, RoboCycler 40 Temperature Cycler
:: Fig. 7 CHEF Mapper XA System
:: Fig. 8 ABI PRISM® 310 Genetic Analyzer
:: Fig. 9 Spiral Plater, Autoplate 4000
:: Fig. 10 Anaerobic chamber
:: Fig. 11 Multi-station 'Artificial Mouth' Culture System
:: Fig. 12 ATB Expression
:: Fig. 13 SpectraMax 340 Microplate Spectrophotometer
:: Fig. 14 TOA-DKK AF-100 ATP Analyzer
:: Fig. 15 PHILIPS XL30 CP Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Hard Tissue Laboratory
:: Fig. 16 Centrifuge, BECKMAN Avanti J-25I
:: Fig. 17 Ultracentrifuge, BECKMAN Optima XL-100K
:: Fig. 18 Microtome, LEICA RM2155
:: Fig. 19 Polycut E/ Ultramiller, Leica SM2500 E
::Fig. 20 Saw Microtome, Leica 1600
::Fig. 21 Ultramicrotome, Ultracut S, Leica
::Fig. 22 Leica Qwin Image Processing & Analysis Software, Version V2.6
::Fig. 23 Laboratory Based Computer Tomography Machine, uCT-20
:: Fig. 24 High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography Systems, WATERS

 



Fig. 11 Multi-station 'Artificial Mouth' Culture System

Function/capability:

  • Computerized controlled flow of nutrient/artificial saliva, maximum up to 8 channels in 37°C incubator.
  • pH of each channel will be continuously monitored, stored in computer for the whole experimental procedures.
  • In vitro studies on microbiological biofilm.

Research projects (principal researcher) involved:

  • Biofilm formation (Dr. Yip HK, Dr. YH Samaranayake)
  • Adhesion studies of denture acrylic and other dental materials (Dr. ZM. Thein)

Recent publications:

  • Tang G, Yip HK, Cutress T, Samaranayake LP. Artificial mouth model systems and their contribution to caries research. J Dent 2003; 31(3): 161-171.
  • Shen S, Samaranayake LP, Yip HK. Coaggregation profiles of microflora from root surface caries lesions. Arch Oral Biol 2004 (in press).
  • Shen S, Samaranayake LP, Yip HK. In vitro growth, acidogenicity and cariogenicity of predominant bacteria in root caries. J Dent 2004 (in press).
  • Ye Jin, Lakshman P. Samaranayake, Yuthika Samaranayake and Hak Kong Yip. Biofilm formation of Candida albicans is variably affected by saliva and dietary sugars Arch Oral Bio (2004) 41: 789-798

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Technicians responsible: Mr. Simon Lee H.W., Ms Joyce Yau

 

  
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