Sonochemical production of nanoparticle metal oxides for potential use in dentistry

James Stubbing, Judith Brown, Gareth Price

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Abstract

Two types of ultrasonic instruments used in dentistry have been compared with a sonochemical horn for the production of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be produced from benign reagents using dental instruments as the source of sonochemical enhancement. The process has been operated in resin models of teeth in a preliminary exploration of the potential of the method for enhancing procedures such as root canal surgery. The techniques is potentially useful but further work is needed for a full assessment of using in-situ generated nanoparticles as an aid in disinfection during some types of dental surgery.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)646-654
JournalUltrasonics Sonochemistry
Volume35
Issue numberPart B
Early online date20 May 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2017

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