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Study on oral hygiene by nanobubbles from high-density nozzle
1Department of Commercial Design, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung.
Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials
|September 17, 2020
Summary
This study demonstrates a novel device for oral bacteria removal, achieving up to 95% effectiveness using nanobubble technology and stainless steel meshes. This innovation offers improved oral hygiene and potential benefits for periodontal disease management.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Oral Microbiology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Periodontal diseases pose a significant global health burden.
- Effective oral hygiene is crucial for preventing dental issues.
- Current methods for oral bacteria removal have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel device for oral bacteria removal.
- To investigate the efficacy of nanobubble generation for dental hygiene.
- To explore the impact of stainless steel mesh design on bacteria removal.
Main Methods:
- An experimental device incorporating a three-segment rotor was designed.
- Three types of stainless steel meshes with varying layers were tested.
- The device utilized nanobubble generation via a high-density stainless-steel mesh nozzle.
Main Results:
- The device achieved up to 95% oral bacteria removal.
- Certain combinations of rotor speed and mesh type resulted in 100% bacterial eradication.
- Nanobubble generation was identified as a key factor in bacteria removal.
Conclusions:
- The developed device shows high efficacy in removing oral bacteria.
- Nanobubble technology generated by specialized mesh nozzles is effective for dental hygiene.
- The device has potential for auxiliary oral care and managing periodontal disease.
