The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices
Biofilms remain one of the most pervasive complications of the medical field, representing 50–70% of all nosocomial infections and up to 80% of total microbial infections. Since biofilms contain intricately small matrices, different microenvironments, and accumulations of biodiverse microorganisms o...
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| description | Biofilms remain one of the most pervasive complications of the medical field, representing 50–70% of all nosocomial infections and up to 80% of total microbial infections. Since biofilms contain intricately small matrices, different microenvironments, and accumulations of biodiverse microorganisms of different resistances, these structures end up being difficult to target. As we review in this paper, 3D printing and nanotechnology help overcome these unique challenges of targeting biofilms, especially within the medical field. These technologies bring versatility and more precise control to personalized reusable medical device development and implants, with enhanced antimicrobial characteristics. They allow for decreased surface roughness of the implants, smaller pores, more targeted topography, and even added antibiotic or drug-releasing abilities for the medical devices. Furthermore, combining 3D with nanoparticles allows for the creation of anodized nanosurfaces of medical implants with increased osseointegration and reduced polymerization while promoting cost efficiency, durability, and biocompatibility. In this review, we explore the potentially valuable antimicrobial consequences of applying 3D technology and nanoengineering to dental and orthodontic implants, oral prostheses, hearing aids, joint replacements, catheters, stents, endotracheal tubes, prosthetics, and bone scaffolds. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9fc95d88e9604d2d8e007cdae6485beb2023-11-19T11:00:20ZengMDPI AGHygiene2673-947X2023-09-013332533810.3390/hygiene3030024The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical DevicesMichelle Marie Esposito0Jonathan Robert Glazer1Sara Turku2Department of Biology, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, New York, NY 10314, USADepartment of Biology, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, New York, NY 10314, USADepartment of Biology, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, New York, NY 10314, USABiofilms remain one of the most pervasive complications of the medical field, representing 50–70% of all nosocomial infections and up to 80% of total microbial infections. Since biofilms contain intricately small matrices, different microenvironments, and accumulations of biodiverse microorganisms of different resistances, these structures end up being difficult to target. As we review in this paper, 3D printing and nanotechnology help overcome these unique challenges of targeting biofilms, especially within the medical field. These technologies bring versatility and more precise control to personalized reusable medical device development and implants, with enhanced antimicrobial characteristics. They allow for decreased surface roughness of the implants, smaller pores, more targeted topography, and even added antibiotic or drug-releasing abilities for the medical devices. Furthermore, combining 3D with nanoparticles allows for the creation of anodized nanosurfaces of medical implants with increased osseointegration and reduced polymerization while promoting cost efficiency, durability, and biocompatibility. In this review, we explore the potentially valuable antimicrobial consequences of applying 3D technology and nanoengineering to dental and orthodontic implants, oral prostheses, hearing aids, joint replacements, catheters, stents, endotracheal tubes, prosthetics, and bone scaffolds.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/3/3/24biofilmsnosocomial3D printingnanotechnologydentalmedical |
| spellingShingle | Michelle Marie Esposito Jonathan Robert Glazer Sara Turku The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices Hygiene biofilms nosocomial 3D printing nanotechnology dental medical |
| title | The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices |
| title_full | The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices |
| title_fullStr | The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices |
| title_short | The Use of 3D Printing and Nanotechnologies to Prevent and Inhibit Biofilms on Medical Devices |
| title_sort | use of 3d printing and nanotechnologies to prevent and inhibit biofilms on medical devices |
| topic | biofilms nosocomial 3D printing nanotechnology dental medical |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/3/3/24 |
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