These 3D-Printed, Anti-Bacterial, Teeth May Revolutionize The Dental Industry Forever
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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They look great and kill germs instantly.Â
Scientists in the Netherlands are working on a plastic that could be used to make 3D-printed teeth.
In a study in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, researchers from the University of Groningen say that they've developed a plastic that could help kill bacteria.Â
The plastic contains quaternary ammonium salts, which are often used as disinfectants.
In a study, the plastic killed 99 percent of Streptococcus mutans bacteria in a saliva mixture in the lab. The researchers are hoping to use the material for both dentures and braces.
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