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Copper nanoparticles as nanofillers in an adhesive resin system: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Rafael TorresRosas,
Nayely Torres-Gómez,
René GarcíaContreras,
Rogelio José ScougallVilchis,
Luis Roberto Domínguez-Díaz,
Liliana ArguetaFigueroa
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
dental and medical problems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.249
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2300-9020
pISSN - 1644-387X
DOI - 10.17219/dmp/121973
Subject(s) - adhesive , antibacterial activity , streptococcus mutans , nuclear chemistry , chlorhexidine , nanoparticle , antimicrobial , chemistry , copper , staphylococcus aureus , agar diffusion test , agar , materials science , composite material , dentistry , bacteria , nanotechnology , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , medicine , biology , genetics
The incorporation of an antibacterial agent into an adhesive could improve its clinical performance. Some nanoparticles (NPs), including copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs), display an antibacterial effect. Therefore, Cu NPs could act as a nanofiller when added to an adhesive.

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