Copper has been used as an antimicrobial agent long time ago. Nowadays, copper-
containing nanoparticles (NPs) with antimicrobial properties have been widely used in all …

Background Jaw-bone defects caused by various diseases lead to aesthetic and functional
complications, which can seriously affect the life quality of patients. Current treatments …

Porphyromonas gingivalis is a major pathogenic bacterium involved in the pathogenesis of
periodontitis. Citrullination has been reported as the underlying mechanism of the …

Nanotechnology in the field of pediatric dentistry offers innovative solutions to challenges. In
this literature review, the nanomaterials application in dentistry, addressing critical concerns …

Microorganisms have long been known to play key roles in the initiation and development of
tumors. The oral microbiota and tumorigenesis have been linked in epidemiological …

Objectives This study evaluated antimicrobial activity of atorvastatin, pravastatin,
rosuvastatin, and simvastatin against oral bacteria, and the interaction of simvastatin with …

Objective A practical visual detection method was established to detect Porphyromonas
gingivalis (P. gingivalis) by employing a combination of recombinase polymerase …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of two therapeutic procedures
clinically and microbiologically in the management of periodontally affected teeth: scaling …

Background The rapid emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly contributes to a
wave of untreatable infections. The lack of new drug development is an important driver of …

Periodontal diseases are inflammatory diseases triggered by pathogenic oral bacterial
species, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis. Zafirlukast (ZAF) has displayed antibacterial …