Biofouling on titanium implants: a novel formulation of poloxamer and peroxide for in situ removal of pellicle and multi-species oral biofilm

• Published in: Regenerative biomaterials Vol. 11; p. rbae014
• Main Authors: Hussain, Badra, Simm, Roger, Bueno, Jaime, Giannettou, Savvas, Naemi, Ali-Oddin, Lyngstadaas, Ståle Petter, Haugen, Håvard Jostein
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Oxford University Press 2024
• Subjects: complex oral biofilms; cleaning of implant surfaces; pellicle formation; chemical decontamination; peri-implantitis

Abstract Eradicating biofouling from implant surfaces is essential in treating peri-implant infections, as it directly addresses the microbial source for infection and inflammation around dental implants. This controlled laboratory study examines the effectiveness of the four commercially available...