Dental implants are the most common therapeutic approach for resolving tooth loss and
damage. Despite technical advances in treatment, implant failure rates can be as high as …

Members of oral bacterial communities form biofilms not only on tooth surfaces but also on
the surface of dental implants that replace natural teeth. Prolonged interaction of host cells …

Biofilm formation and inflammations are number one reasons of implant failure and cause a
severe number of postoperative complications every year. To functionalize implant surfaces …

Indwelling and implanted medical devices are subject to contamination by microbial
pathogens during surgery, insertion or injection, and ongoing use, often resulting in severe …

The prevention and control of peri-implantitis is a challenge in dental implant surgery. Dental
implants with sustained antimicrobial coating are an ideal way of preventing peri-implantitis …

Implant-associated infections can have severe effects on the longevity of implant devices
and they also represent a major cause of implant failures. Treating these infections …

Antimicrobial coatings are one of the most promising strategies to prevent bacterial
infections in orthopedic and dental implants. Combining antimicrobial agents with different …

We developed a novel titanium coating that has applications for preventing infection-related
implant failures in dentistry and orthopedics. The coating incorporates an antimicrobial …

Prevention of implant-associated infections at an early stage of surgery is highly desirable
for the long-term efficacy of implants in dentistry and orthopedics. Infection prophylaxis using …

As dental implants have become one of the main treatment options for patients with tooth
loss, the number of patients with peri-implant diseases has increased. Similar to periodontal …