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Objective: Composites with remineralizing and antibacterial properties are favorable for caries inhibition. The objectives of this study were to develop a new bioactive nanocomposite with remineralizing and antibiofilm properties by incorporating dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) and nano-calcium fluoride (nCaF2) . Methods: nCaF2 was produced via a spray-drying method and integrated at 15% mass fraction into composite. DMAHDM was added at 3% mass fraction. Mechanical properties and F and Ca ion releases were assessed. Colony-forming units (CFU), lactic acid and metabolic activity of biofilms on composites were performed. Results: The new composites had flexural strengths of (95.28 +/- 6.32) MPa and (125.93 +/- 7.49) MPa, which were within the ISO recommendations. Biofilm CFU were reduced by 3-4 log (p<0.05). The composites achieved high F releases of (0.89 +/- 0.01) mmol/L and (0.44 +/- 0.01) mmol/L, and Ca releases of (1.46 +/- 0.05) mmol/L and (0.54 +/- 0.005) mmol/L. Conclusions: New nanocomposites were developed with good mechanical properties, potent antibacterial activity against salivary biofilms, and high F and Ca ion releases with potential for remineralization. Clinical Significance: Novel nanocomposites using nCaF2 and DMAHDM were developed with potent antibacterial and remineralizing effects and high F and Ca ion releases. They are promising to inhibit recurrent caries, promote remineralization, and possess long-term sustainability.
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JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
ISSN: 0300-5712
Year: 2021
Volume: 113
4 . 3 7 9
JCR@2020
ESI Discipline: CLINICAL MEDICINE;
ESI HC Threshold:26
CAS Journal Grade:2
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WoS CC Cited Count: 2
SCOPUS Cited Count: 19
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30 Days PV: 7
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