| Abstrak/Abstract |
The applications of dental devices are increasing in popularity related to necessities and performances, including prosthodontics, orthodontics, and implants. In dentistry, medical device-associated infections are common consequences. Since 2010, graphene-based materials have gained appeal, and biological studies have shown attractive prospects for antimicrobial uses. This review aims to present a foundational overview of graphene and graphene antimicrobial properties and dental-coating applications as a solution to reduce medical device-associated infections. The protocol of this study is being registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO, ID: CRD42023427839). Cross-sectional studies with advanced search in Google Scholar, Pubmed, and ProQuest between 2013 and 2023 were included. Based on an advanced search on cross-sectional studies, there were seven articles that matched the inclusion criteria. Graphene, graphene oxide (GO), reduced Graphene oxide (rGO) was a type of graphene in the included studies. Graphene-based materials have a vast surface area, great strength, thermal-electrical characteristics, and several functionalization choices for medical device-associated infections. Graphene has the potential to be utilized as a surface-coating technology to increase the utilization of dental appliances and decrease infections. We predict that rising concerns about medical device-associated infections in dentistry, along with the appearance of graphene as the most up-to-date biomedical application, will contribute to the advancement of bio-dental materials and engineering sophistication in future. |
