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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries
Published on: March 31, 2021
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[Progress in intelligent antibacterial materials for dental caries]
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, West China Hospital of Stomatology & State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Chengdu 610041, China.
Summary
Intelligent antibacterial materials precisely target harmful oral bacteria, offering a promising new strategy for preventing dental caries by regulating oral micro-ecology. This approach aims to improve oral health and maintain a balanced oral microbiome.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Microbiology
- Dental Research
Context:
- Dental caries is a prevalent global health issue.
- Current anti-caries strategies focus on regulating oral micro-ecology.
- Intelligent antibacterial materials offer precise biofilm inhibition.
Purpose:
- To review recent advancements in intelligent antibacterial materials for dental caries.
- To explore the potential of these materials in regulating oral micro-ecology.
- To discuss future research directions in novel anti-caries materials.
Summary:
- Intelligent antibacterial materials respond to the oral microenvironment or stimuli to inhibit cariogenic biofilms.
- These materials hold potential for precise anti-caries effects and maintaining oral micro-eubiosis.
- The review covers recent progress and future prospects in this field.
Impact:
- Provides insights into novel anti-caries material development.
- Highlights the potential of intelligent materials for dental caries prevention and treatment.
- Contributes to the understanding of oral micro-ecology regulation for improved dental health.
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