Oral cavity is a gateway to the entire body and protection of this gateway is a major goal in
dentistry. Plaque biofilm is a major cause of majority of dental diseases and although …

Abstract Objective Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been extensively studied for their
antimicrobial properties, which provide an extensive applicability in dentistry. Because of …

Nanotechnology represents a revolutionary path for technological development that
concerns the management of material at the nanometer scale (one billion times smaller than …

Nanosilver particles (NSPs), are among the most attractive nanomaterials, and have been
widely used in a range of biomedical applications, including diagnosis, treatment, drug …

Metal-containing nanomaterials have the potential to be used in dentistry for infection
control, but little is known about their antibacterial properties. This study investigated the …

Bacterial colonization in the form of biofilms on surfaces causes persistent infections and is
an issue of considerable concern to healthcare providers. There is an urgent need for novel …

Nanoparticles are normally considered to be of a size no greater than 100 nm, and the
exploitation of their unique attributes to combat infection has increased markedly over the …

Research has clarified the properties required for polymers that resist bacterial colonisation
for use in medical devices. The increase in antibiotic-resistant microorganisms has …

OBJECTIVE: Silver compounds have been used for their medical properties for centuries
and in dentistry for more than a century. The aim of this review is to examine the evidence …

The oral cavity is an unique ecosystem formed by different structures, tissues, and a complex
microbial community formed by hundreds of different species of bacteria, fungi, viruses …