Antibacterial Drug-Release Polydimethylsiloxane Coating for 3D-Printing Dental Polymer: Surface Alterations and Antimicrobial Effects

• Main Authors: Hang-Nga Mai (Author), Dong Choon Hyun (Author), Ju Hayng Park (Author), Do-Yeon Kim (Author), Sang Min Lee (Author), Du-Hyeong Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Polymers are the most commonly used material for three-dimensional (3D) printing in dentistry; however, the high porosity and water absorptiveness of the material adversely influence biofilm formation on the surface of the 3D-printed dental prostheses. This study evaluated the effects of a newly dev...