ArticleFrontiers in dental medicine2026
Comprehensive evaluation of antibacterial activity, pH stability, and surface characterization of a mussel-inspired polymer for root perforation repair.
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- Root Perforations: Etiology, Diagnosis, Prognostic Factors, and Contemporary Repair Materials: A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
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Abstract
Root perforation is a serious complication in endodontic therapy that can adversely affect treatment outcomes due to persistent microbial contamination and the limitations of currently available repair materials. Although mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is widely used, its handling characteristics, prolonged setting time, and variable antibacterial activity necessitate the development of alternative materials. This study evaluated a novel bio-inspired composite combining polydopamine, a mussel-derived adhesive polymer, with bioactive glass, designed to enhance antibacterial performance, surface characteristics, and pH behaviour relevant to root perforation repair. It was hypothesized that the experimental composite would exhibit improved antibacterial efficacy and a favourable surface nanoarchitecture compared with MTA, while maintaining physiologically relevant alkalinity. Antibacterial activity was assessed using agar diffusion against Porphyromonas endodontalis and Enterococcus faecalis, pH was measured at 24 h and 7 days, and surface characteristics were analysed using atomic force microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. Antibacterial outcomes were compared using the Mann-Whitney
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