ZnO nanoparticles inhibit the activity of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Actinomyces naeslundii and promote the mineralization of the cementum

ZnO nanoparticles inhibit the activity of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Actinomyces naeslundii and promote the mineralization of the cementum

Abstract Background Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) have been widely studied as bactericidal reagents. However, it is still challenging to use ZnONPs as a root canal sealant to eliminate infecting microorganisms in the root canal system. This study aimed at understanding the antibacterial and biof...

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Main Authors: Jingyu Wang, Lele Du, Yingmei Fu, Peidong Jiang, Xiumei Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Zinc oxide nanoparticles
Antimicrobial
Apical periodontitis
Dental material
Cytotoxicity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-019-0780-y

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