Prospects of Using Gum Arabic Silver Nanoparticles in Toothpaste to Prevent Dental Caries

• Main Authors: Omnia Abdelmoneim Khidir Ahmed (Author), Nicole Remaliah Samantha Sibuyi (Author), Adewale Oluwaseun Fadaka (Author), Ernest Maboza (Author), Annette Olivier (Author), Abram Madimabe Madiehe (Author), Mervin Meyer (Author), Greta Geerts (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There is growing interest in the use of green synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to control and prevent dental diseases. The incorporation of green synthesized AgNPs into dentifrices to reduce pathogenic oral microbes is motivated by their presumed biocompatibility and broad-spectrum antimicro...