Medical implants are increasingly being utilised to either restore function after injury or
disease. This has presented two main challenges that threaten long-term implant …

Advancements in contemporary medicine have led to an increasing life expectancy which
has broadened the application of biomaterial implants. As each implant procedure has an …

Advancements in contemporary medicine have led to an increasing life expectancy, which
has broadened the application of biomaterial implants. As each implant procedure has an …

In biomaterials science, it is nowadays well accepted that improving the biointegration of
dental and orthopedic implants with surrounding tissues is a major goal. However, implant …

Biofilm has been recognized as a well-protected form of living for bacteria, contributing to
bacterial pathogenicity, particularly for opportunistic species. Biofilm-associated infections …

Biofilms are created by microscopic organisms such as bacteria and fungi, which are the
communal cause of chronic infections in nosocomial and medical-device-related …

Biomaterials pose as a substantial risk for bacterial infections. Infections are serious adverse
events when associated with implanted biomaterials such as surgical meshes, where …

Microbial contamination and subsequent formation of biofilms frequently cause failure of
surgical implants and a good understanding of the bacteria–surface interactions is vital to …

Biofilm deposition on indwelling medical devices and implanted biomaterials is frequently
attributed to the prevalence of resistant infections in humans. Further, the nature of persistent …

Prosthetic contamination and biofilm formation continue to plague implanted materials. With
increasing resistance to traditional antibiotic regimens, alternative approaches to preventing …