Microbial colonization on material surfaces is ubiquitous. Biofilms derived from surface‐
colonized microbes pose serious problems to the society from both an economical …

This review discusses topics relevant to the development of antimicrobial nanocoatings and
nanoscale surface modifications for medical and dental applications. Nanomaterials have …

A major health concern of the 21st century is the rise of multi-drug resistant pathogenic
microbial species. Recent technological advancements have led to considerable …

Despite its reputation as the most widely used restorative dental material currently, resin-
based materials have acknowledged shortcomings. As most systematic survival studies of …

An essential characteristic of quantum dots (QDs) is their antimicrobial activity. Compared
with conventional antibiotics, QDs not only possess photoluminescence properties for …

Nanoparticles based on metal and metallic oxide have become a novel trend for dental use
as they interfere with bacterial metabolism and prevent biofilm formation. Metal and metal …

Advances in nanotechnology have unlocked exclusive and relevant capabilities that are
being applied to develop new dental restorative materials. Metal oxide nanoparticles and …

Dental caries is mainly caused by oral biofilm acid, and the most common dental restoration
treatment is composite dental restorations. The main cause of failure is secondary caries …

With the rapid application of light-curing 3D printing technology, the demand for high-
performance polymer resins is increasing. Existing light-curable resins often have …

Objective Various nanoparticles are currently under investigation to impart biointeractivity for
dental materials. This study aimed to:(1) formulate an experimental dental adhesive …