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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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 646-654 |
Journal | Ultrasonics Sonochemistry |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | Part B |
Early online date | 20 May 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2017 |
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Dive into the research topics of 'Sonochemical production of nanoparticle metal oxides for potential use in dentistry'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Projects
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Biofilm Disruption by Cavitation Generated by Dental Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Price, G. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
4/03/13 → 3/03/15
Project: Research council
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MC2-Electron Microscopy (EM)
Material and Chemical Characterisation (MC2)Facility/equipment: Technology type