Smart composite with antibiofilm, mineralizing, and antiinfection therapeutic effects
AssigneeTemple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
InventorSantiago ORREGO
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Abstract
The present invention provides novel multi-functional (e.g., repelling biofilms, promoting formation of minerals, and having anti-infection properties) biocomposites and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments, the present invention also provides method for simultaneously treating biofilms, promoting mineralization, treating infection, or any combination thereof.
Claims20
A composite comprising a resin matrix and a nanoparticle comprising a piezoelectric material, wherein the nanoparticles are dispersed within the resin matrix.
A method of simultaneously treating biofilms and promoting mineralization, the method comprising applying a composite to a tooth, wherein the composite comprising a resin matrix and a nanoparticle comprising a piezoelectric material, wherein the nanoparticles are dispersed within the resin matrix.
A biomaterial comprising a nanoparticle comprising a piezoelectric material, wherein the piezoelectric material promotes bone growth and prevents or reduces an infection.
A method of simultaneously treating biofilms and promoting antifungal effect, the method comprising applying a composite to a tooth, wherein the composite comprising a resin matrix and a nanoparticle comprising a piezoelectric material, wherein the nanoparticles are dispersed within the resin matrix.
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