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Novel drug-filled 3-D printed dentures can reduce fungal growth

New York, April 26 : Researchers have developed new drug-filled 3-D printed dentures that can help combat the frequent fungal infections which cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth. To better treat these infections — called denture-related stomatitis — researchers from the University at Buffalo turned to 3-D printers, using the machines to build dentures filled with microscopic capsules that periodically release Amphotericin B — an antifungal medication.

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