Polymer Composite Design Strategies for Antibacterial Resin-Based Dental Restorative Composites: Mechanisms, Structure-Property Relationships, and Translational Challenges.

Researchers reviewed design strategies for making dental resin composites antibacterial, comparing leachable agents, immobilized antimicrobial monomers, nanoparticles, and combination approaches—finding that sustained antibacterial effects require careful consideration of material chemistry, polymerization, durability, and biocompatibility alongside antimicrobial activity.

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