Antibacterial effects of barium titanate reinforced polyvinyl-siloxane scaffolds

Polyvinyl-siloxane (PVS) is a modified condensation silicon that has found applications in the field of dental impression materials thanks to its high biocompatibility and the ability to be modeled on solid surfaces with a micrometric resolution. Major concerns have been raised on the possibility to sterilize PVS without distorting its geometrical shape, as immersion in antibacterial solutions often results in swelling. As a possible...