Team Uses Nanoparticles to Break Up Plaque and Prevent Cavities
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 10:01
in Health & Medicine
The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can “hide” within a sticky biofilm matrix, a glue-like polymer scaffold. A new strategy conceived by University of Pennsylvania researchers took a more sophisticated approach. Instead of simply applying an antibiotic to the teeth, they took […]