Stomatology ›› 2026, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (5): 380-387.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2026.05.010

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Advances in antibacterial-remineralizing materials for dental caries management

CHEN Hongwei1, LIU Anya2, LIANG Jiaxin2, YUAN Yifang1,3, ZHOU Zichao1, JIANG Wenkai1(), WANG Shengchao1()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and RegenerationNational Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases,Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology,Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics,School of Stomatology,The Fourth Military Medical UniversityXi’an 710032, China
  • Received:2025-07-30 Online:2026-05-28 Published:2026-05-15

Abstract:

Dental caries,as a globally prevalent oral disease,its prevention and treatment critically depends on effectively inhibiting the formation of cariogenic bacterial biofilms and promoting the remineralization of demineralized dental hard tissues. Antibacterial-remineralizing materials,combining the dual functions of combating pathogenic microorganisms and repairing dental hard tissues,have become a current research hotspot. This article systematically reviews the latest research progress of antibacterial-remineralizing materials for the prevention and treatment of dental caries. It focuses on discussing the research status and existing challenges of four material systems: inorganic composite systems,organic polymer composite systems,bioactive molecule-based materials,and smart responsive materials,to provide new material strategies for effectively preventing and managing tooth decay.

Key words: dental caries, Streptococcus mutans, antibacterial, remineralization

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