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Bioactive polymers with anti-fouling properties for medical implants

Summary The development of bacterial biofilms can affect the structural integrity of in-dwelling medical devices and materials, reducing their longevity. Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed bioactive polymers, which are compatible with traditional dental reconstruction materials and reduce biofilm formation to potentially...

Published: 4/17/2024 | Inventor(s): Carmem Pfeifer, Matthew Logan, Alexander Kendall, Ana Paula Piovezan Fugolin, Steven Lewis

Keywords(s): Dental, Dental - Coating & Composites, Device - Other

Category(s): Dental, Materials Science

Antibacterial monomers for dental applications

Summary Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed a novel monomer adhesive with increased antibacterial properties compared to existing adhesives, which may reduce infection and increase the longevity of dental restorations. Technology Overview Biofilm colonization of restorative surfaces is one of the main issues leading...

Published: 10/3/2022 | Inventor(s): Carmem Pfeifer, Wilbes Mbiya, Oscar Navarro Fernandez, Ana Paula Piovezan Fugolin, Jack Ferracane, Justin Merritt

Keywords(s): Dental, Dental - Coating & Composites

Category(s): Dental

Polymerizable compounds for applications in dental materials

Summary Adhesives are widely used in dentistry to create a bond between teeth and restorative material, but current commercially available dental adhesives are often acidic and undergo degradation in the aqueous oral environment. Oregon Health & Science University researchers have developed an acrylamide based dental adhesive with reduced degradation...

Published: 9/27/2023 | Inventor(s): Oscar Navarro Fernandez, Carmem Pfeifer, Ana Paula Piovezan Fugolin, Jack Ferracane

Keywords(s): Dental, Dental - Coating & Composites

Category(s): Dental, Materials Science

Durable dental composites

Summary A light-cured, dental resin composite for all types of restorations combining thiourethane oligomers with methacrylamide monomers to increase strength, biocompatibility, and durability. Technology Overview Current dental resin composites last, on average, between 5-10 years due to fracture and degradation. Polymerization shrinkage and stress...

Published: 9/26/2023 | Inventor(s): Carmem Pfeifer

Keywords(s): Dental, Dental - Coating & Composites

Category(s): Dental, Materials Science