Graphene oxide is being looked upon as a possible non-toxic and a very durable option for dental fillings
that will not easily corrode, researchers say. Presently, filings used
are made of metals like mercury, copper, silver and tin, or composites
of ceramic and powdered glass. Both these fillings re prone to corroding
and aren’t very strong. On the other hand, graphene is 200 times
stronger compared to steel and does not corrode – the reason why
researchers are now considering it as a likely option for dental
fillings.
The recent researches throwing new light on the cytotoxic properties of graphene based materials and the potential of being used as dental fillings;Said Andriana philip, associate professor at Iulio Hatieganu University of medicine and Pharmacy in Romania.
The next step for this research is for the team to make dental materials with graphene oxide and test how compatible they are with teeth, and how toxic they are to cells.
The recent researches throwing new light on the cytotoxic properties of graphene based materials and the potential of being used as dental fillings;Said Andriana philip, associate professor at Iulio Hatieganu University of medicine and Pharmacy in Romania.
The next step for this research is for the team to make dental materials with graphene oxide and test how compatible they are with teeth, and how toxic they are to cells.
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