Enhanced antibacterial activity of titanium by surface modification with polydopamine and silver for dental implant application.

Soo-Hyoen ChoiYong-Seok JangJong-Hwa JangTae-Sung BaeSook-Jeong LeeMin-Ho Lee

Published in: Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials (2020)

It was confirmed that the coating of polydopamine and silver on the surface of titanium effectively retards the microbial growth, which can cause the formation of biofilm and pathogenesis of gum disease in the mouth.

Keyphrases

silver nanoparticles
gold nanoparticles
pseudomonas aeruginosa
staphylococcus aureus
microbial community
magnetic nanoparticles
candida albicans
soft tissue
oral health
cystic fibrosis