Rahul Bhandary, MDS: No financial relationships to disclose
The critical role of the peri-implant "biological seal" at the transmucosal region of dental implants is paramount for their clinical success but has often been under-regarded in clinical contexts. This, coupled with the absence of a holistic and optimized healing approach, impedes the formation of a robust seal at the implant soft tissue interface, ultimately culminating in implant failure. This session will explore the development and characterization of a novel GE/HA/PDA/CuNPs scaffold for potential periodontal/peri-implant applications. Participants will be presented with data on biocompatibility and cell response to the scaffold.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the influence of CuNPs incorporation on the antibacterial properties of the scaffold against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa
Explore the potential of the GE/HA/PDA/CuNPs scaffold as a promising candidate for periodontal and peri-implant tissue engineering applications
Examine future directions and potential applications of the developed scaffold
