Evaluation of biofilm formation on novel copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC)-based resins for dental restoratives

The oral cavity is a complex environment where over 700 bacterial species have been detected in the oral common microbiota [1 –4]. Within this diverse community of bacteria found in the mouth, Streptococcus mutans, due to its acidogenic nature and its ability to form biofilms on tooth surfaces, is one of the primary species associated with human dental caries and secondary caries formation [5,6]. Recent studies have also indicated that numerous other oral bacteria, most notably those that are acid producing, work together to form polymicrobial biofilms that ultimately initiate and further develop tooth decay [7–10].

Source: Dental Materials - February 6, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Sheryl Zajdowicz, Han Byul Song, Austin Baranek, Christopher N. Bowman Source Type: research