Skip to content


Nanotechnology in dentistry: drug delivery systems for the control of biofilm-dependent oral diseases.

Authors: Sousa FF, Ferraz C, Rodrigues LK, Nojosa Jde S, Yamauti M Abstract Dental disorders, such as caries, periodontal and endodontic diseases are major public health issues worldwide. In common, they are biofilm-dependent oral diseases, and the specific conditions of oral cavity may develop infectious foci that could affect other physiological systems. Efforts have been made to develop new treatment routes for the treatment of oral diseases, and therefore, for the prevention of some systemic illnesses. New drugs and materials have been challenged to prevent and treat these conditions, especially by means of bacteria elimination. “Recent progresses in understanding the etiology, epidemiology and microbiology of the microbial flora in those circumstances have given insight and mo…

MedWorm Sponsor Message: Directory of the best January Sales in the UK. Find the best Christmas presents too.

MedWorm: Dentistry

Posted in Dental News.

Tagged with , , , , , , , , .