Silver Nanoparticles in Alveolar Bone Surgery Devices

Silver (Ag) ions have well-known antimicrobial properties and have been applied as nanostrategies in many medical and surgical fields, including dentistry. The use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) may be an option for reducing bacterial adhesion to dental implant surfaces and preventing biofilm form...

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Main Authors: Stefano Sivolella, Edoardo Stellini, Giulia Brunello, Chiara Gardin, Letizia Ferroni, Eriberto Bressan, Barbara Zavan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Nanomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/975842