Utkarsh Mangal

Oct 23, 2024 | nature.com | Woojin Choi |Utkarsh Mangal |Jae-Hun Yu |Taesuk Jun |Moonhyun Choi |Milae Lee | +6 more

AbstractMedical plastic-appliance-based healthcare services, especially in dentistry, generate tremendous amounts of plastic waste. Given the physiological features of our mouth, it is desirable to substitute dental care plastics with viscoelastic and antimicrobial bioplastics. Herein, we develop a medical-grade and sustainable bioplastic that is viscoelastic enough to align the tooth positions, resists microbial contamination, and exhibits recyclable life cycles.