Developing a bioactive glass coated dental floss: antibacterial and mechanical evaluations

Simila H, Beltrán AM, Boccaccini AR (2023)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2023

Journal

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine Springer

Book Volume: 34

Article Number: 53

Journal Issue: 11

DOI: 10.1007/s10856-023-06758-8

Abstract

In the present study, we investigated commercial dental floss coated with chitosan or chitosan + mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) in order to determine the antimicrobial and mechanical properties of the newly fabricated flosses. Whereas these coatings showed notable ability to inhibit growth of both Gram (+) and Gram (−) bacteria after 24 h, the impact was negligible at 3 h. Furthermore, the tensile strength of the floss was improved by the addition of these layers, making it more durable and effective for cleaning between teeth. We therefore propose enhanced investigations of these composites since they demonstrate enormous potential in promoting oral health. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Authors with CRIS profile

Hazel Simila Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien) Aldo Boccaccini Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffwissenschaften (Biomaterialien)

Involved external institutions

University of Seville / Universidad de Sevilla ES Spain (ES)

How to cite

APA:

Simila, H., Beltrán, A.M., & Boccaccini, A.R. (2023). Developing a bioactive glass coated dental floss: antibacterial and mechanical evaluations. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 34(11). https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-023-06758-8

MLA:

Simila, Hazel, Ana M. Beltrán, and Aldo R. Boccaccini. "Developing a bioactive glass coated dental floss: antibacterial and mechanical evaluations." Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 34.11 (2023).

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