Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants
Abstract Dental implant inflammation is primarily caused by oral biofilms, which form within 8 h, particularly at 37 °C, thereby requiring diligent cleaning. Considering the complex management of dental implants, a novel technology based on the bioelectric effect (BE) to combat inflammation has emer...
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| description | Abstract Dental implant inflammation is primarily caused by oral biofilms, which form within 8 h, particularly at 37 °C, thereby requiring diligent cleaning. Considering the complex management of dental implants, a novel technology based on the bioelectric effect (BE) to combat inflammation has emerged. A BE-integrated toothbrush was developed and clinically tested on patients with dental implants (N = 36). Our findings revealed a significant average plaque index reduction of 67% with BE technology compared with that at baseline (P < 0.05), whereas non-BE did not yield statistical significance even after 4 weeks of use (P > 0.05). The bleeding index demonstrated a 59% average reduction in all surfaces with BE technology (P < 0.05), whereas the non-BE group exhibited no significant change. Substantial reductions in total plaque and bleeding indices suggest that using BE toothbrushes can help effectively remove oral biofilms and treat bleeding symptoms. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2734a5e1de864d02aea358e9d39c361b2023-12-10T12:17:04ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222023-12-011311910.1038/s41598-023-48205-2Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implantsJihyun Lee0Young Wook Kim1Department of Periodontology, Ulsan University Hospital, College of Medicine, University of UlsanProxiHealthcare Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (PAIST)Abstract Dental implant inflammation is primarily caused by oral biofilms, which form within 8 h, particularly at 37 °C, thereby requiring diligent cleaning. Considering the complex management of dental implants, a novel technology based on the bioelectric effect (BE) to combat inflammation has emerged. A BE-integrated toothbrush was developed and clinically tested on patients with dental implants (N = 36). Our findings revealed a significant average plaque index reduction of 67% with BE technology compared with that at baseline (P < 0.05), whereas non-BE did not yield statistical significance even after 4 weeks of use (P > 0.05). The bleeding index demonstrated a 59% average reduction in all surfaces with BE technology (P < 0.05), whereas the non-BE group exhibited no significant change. Substantial reductions in total plaque and bleeding indices suggest that using BE toothbrushes can help effectively remove oral biofilms and treat bleeding symptoms.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48205-2 |
| spellingShingle | Jihyun Lee Young Wook Kim Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants Scientific Reports |
| title | Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| title_full | Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| title_fullStr | Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| title_short | Bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| title_sort | bioelectric device for effective biofilm inflammation management of dental implants |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48205-2 |
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