Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles Inhibit the Biofilm Formation of Cariogenic Microorganisms

Although various caries-preventive agents have been developed, dental caries is still a leading global disease, mostly caused by biological factors such as mutans streptococci. Magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles have been reported to exhibit antibacterial effects; however, they are rarely used in ora...

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Main Authors: Kentaro Okamoto, Daisuke Kudo, Dao Nguyen Duy Phuong, Yoshihito Iwamoto, Koji Watanabe, Yoshie Yoshioka, Wataru Ariyoshi, Ryota Yamasaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/5/864