Prevent Oral Infection With High-Tech Dental Material

Silver nanoparticles and BPA-free resins are among the new dental materials developed by researchers within the School of Dentistry’s labs.  has studied the antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles within fillings, endodontic material, sealants and orthodontic bonding material.

The Latest Facts & Findings

Silver nanoparticles within dental bonding and sealing materials can result in a near elimination of bacteria. Our work has resulted in a significantly increased kill rate of bacteria and reduced rate of post-surgical or post-application infection.

99.99%

of bacteria are eliminated using silver nanoparticles.

$3 million

 in NIH funding has been awarded to support BPA-free resin material research.

 

As far as we know, there is no bacterial resistance to silver ions at the therapeutic doses used. It works where antibiotics fail, and it works in addition to antibiotics to provide added protection against re-infection.

 

Dr. Kyumin Whang
Dr. Kyumin Whang

More About Our Research

Silver Nanoparticles

Silver Nanoparticles

 (AgNP) in cement can inhibit 99.99% of bacteria against four different strains.

BPA-free Resin

BPA-free Resin

We are  that will increase the clinical lifetime and eliminate BPA from dental resins.

Patented Materials

Patented Materials

Samples of patented work: dual-cure resins and adhesives with increased cure and color stability and n situ formation of nanoparticles in resins.

Orthodontic Band Cement

Orthodontic Band Cement

 The particles offer additional protection against microbes when the silver nanoparticles are part of ortho band cement.