Enhancing gutta-percha with silver mesoporous calcium silicate nanoparticles for advanced endodontic applications
Gutta-percha materials incorporated with 10% MCSNs or Ag-MCSNs demonstrated enhanced bioactivity, biomineralization, and antibacterial properties compared to the control GP, while maintaining suitable levels of biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993/2009 standards. The incorporation of Ag-MCSNs significantly improved antibacterial effects, particularly against Enterococcus faecalis, and increased radiopacity, making it a promising material for root canal therapy.
Authors
- Francesco Mannocci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0560-1054)
- Federico Foschi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6901-0280)
- Ahmed H. Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1083-9913)
- Amer A. Mohammed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4009-6732)
Institutions
- Guy's Hospital (GB)
- University of Baghdad (IQ)
- King's College London (GB)
- Eastman Dental Hospital (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329435
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00