RealFeedApp Electric charge destroys dental plaque
Chinese researchers developed an experimental toothbrush using piezoelectric filaments to generate an electrical charge that triggers a sterilizing chemical reaction against plaque bacteria.
- Field
- new materials
- What they did
- Researchers developed a toothbrush with piezoelectric filaments that generate an electrical charge to trigger a sterilizing chemical reaction.
- Why it matters
- This approach effectively destroys the biofilm protecting cavity-causing bacteria, making them easier to remove and reducing the risk of tooth decay.
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