Use of Silver Nanomaterials for Caries Prevention: A Concise Review.

Iris Xiaoxue Yin Irene Shuping Zhao May Lei MeiQuanli LiOllie Yiru YuChun-Hung Chu

Published in: International journal of nanomedicine (2020)

Silver nanoparticles have been used alone or with resin, glass ionomer, or fluoride for caries prevention. Silver nanomaterials inhibit the adhesion and growth of cariogenic bacteria. They also impede the demineralization of enamel and dentin.

Keyphrases

silver nanoparticles
oral health
gold nanoparticles
cell migration
cell adhesion