Effects of iron-oxide nanoparticles and magnetic fields on oral biofilms

Gema Alas, Ronald E. Pagano, Jane Q. Nguyen, H. M.H.Nihal Bandara, Sergei A. Ivanov, Gennady A. Smolyakov, Dale L. Huber, Hugh D.C. Smyth, Marek Osiński

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Abstract

Human mouth is a host of a large gamut of bacteria species, with over 700 of different bacteria strains identified. Most of these bacterial species are harmless, some are beneficial (such as probiotics assisting in food digestion), but some are responsible for various diseases, primarily tooth decay and gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. For example, Streptococus mutans produces enamel-eroding acids, while Porphyromonas gingivalis is strongly linked to periodontitis. In this paper, we report on the effects of exposure of oral biofilms to iron oxide nanoparticles and static magnetic fields as possible bactericidal agent.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationColloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XII
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)
Volume10078
ISBN (Electronic)9781510605978
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventColloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XII 2017 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 28 Jan 201731 Jan 2017

Conference

ConferenceColloidal Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications XII 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period28/01/1731/01/17

Keywords

  • Bactericidal effects
  • Iron oxide nanoparticles
  • Magnetic field effects
  • Oral biofilms

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