Synthesis, biological and environmental applications of hydroxyapatite and its composites with organic and inorganic coatings
The need for biomaterials is in ever-increasing demand for a plethora of applications
nowadays. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) is a primary constituent of bones and teeth in vertebrates …
nowadays. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) is a primary constituent of bones and teeth in vertebrates …
Recent advances in the development of antimicrobial and antifouling biocompatible materials for dental applications
The risk of secondary bacterial infections resulting from dental procedures has driven the
design of antimicrobial and antifouling dental materials to curb pathogenic microbial growth …
design of antimicrobial and antifouling dental materials to curb pathogenic microbial growth …
A versatile hydrophilic and antifouling coating based on dopamine modified four-arm polyethylene glycol by one-step synthesis method
A versatile hydrophilic and antifouling coating was designed and prepared based on
catechol-modified four-arm polyethylene glycol. The dopamine (DA) molecules were grafted …
catechol-modified four-arm polyethylene glycol. The dopamine (DA) molecules were grafted …
Durable oral biofilm resistance of 3D-printed dental base polymers containing zwitterionic materials
Poly (methyl methacralyate)(PMMA) has long been used in dentistry as a base polymer for
dentures, and it is recently being used for the 3D printing of dental materials. Despite its …
dentures, and it is recently being used for the 3D printing of dental materials. Despite its …
Novel poly (methyl methacrylate) containing nanodiamond to improve the mechanical properties and fungal resistance
Herein we evaluate the effect of nanodiamond (ND) incorporation on the mechanical
properties of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) nanocomposite. Three quantities of ND (0.1 …
properties of poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) nanocomposite. Three quantities of ND (0.1 …
Quantitative interpretation of hydration dynamics enabled the fabrication of a zwitterionic antifouling surface
In the medical industry, zwitterionic brushes have received significant attention owing to their
antifouling effect that arose from their hydration ability. However, sufficient understanding of …
antifouling effect that arose from their hydration ability. However, sufficient understanding of …
Bioactive resin-based composite with surface pre-reacted glass-ionomer filler and zwitterionic material to prevent the formation of multi-species biofilm
Objective This study evaluated the synergetic effect between surface pre-reacted glass-
ionomer (SPRG) filler and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC), for inhibiting …
ionomer (SPRG) filler and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC), for inhibiting …
Zwitterionic nanocellulose-based membranes for organic dye removal
The development of efficient and environmentally-friendly nanomaterials to remove
contaminants and pollutants (including harmful organic dyes) ravaging water sources is of …
contaminants and pollutants (including harmful organic dyes) ravaging water sources is of …
Bio-interactive zwitterionic dental biomaterials for improving biofilm resistance: Characteristics and applications
Biofilms are formed on surfaces inside the oral cavity covered by the acquired pellicle and
develop into a complex, dynamic, microbial environment. Oral biofilm is a causative factor of …
develop into a complex, dynamic, microbial environment. Oral biofilm is a causative factor of …
Effect of wet storage on the bioactivity of ultraviolet light-and non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma-treated titanium and zirconia implant surfaces
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether combining two treatments to avoid biological
aging of the surface of titanium and zirconia implants; ie, storage in an aqueous solution …
aging of the surface of titanium and zirconia implants; ie, storage in an aqueous solution …