Nanoparticles (NPs) are increasingly used to target bacteria as an alternative to antibiotics.
Nanotechnology may be particularly advantageous in treating bacterial infections. Examples …

Titanium (Ti) and its alloys offer favorable biocompatibility, mechanical properties and
corrosion resistance, which makes them an ideal material choice for dental implants …

The incorporation of gallium into bioactive materials has been reported to enhance
osteogenesis, to influence blood clotting, and to induce anti-cancer and anti-bacterial …

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

It is expected that the projected increased usage of implantable devices in medicine will
result in a natural rise in the number of infections related to these cases. Some patients are …

Titanium implants are widely used in the orthopedic and dentistry fields for many decades,
for joint arthroplasties, spinal and maxillofacial reconstructions, and dental prostheses …

Chitosan (CS) is a linear polysaccharide with good biodegradability, biocompatibility and
antimicrobial activity, which makes it potentially useful for biomedical applications, including …

The use of biomaterials in orthopaedics for joint replacement, fracture healing and bone
regeneration is a rapidly expanding field. Infection of these biomaterials is a major …

The demand for joint replacement surgery is continuously increasing with rising costs for
hospitals and healthcare systems. Staphylococci are the most prevalent etiological agents of …

Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health, which contributes largely to increased
mortality rates and costs in hospitals. The severity and widespread nature of antibiotic …