Advances in Antimicrobial Therapies for Oral Infections: From Biofilm Disruption to Clinical Applications
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiofilm Strategies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 4
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Oral infections, such as dental caries, periodontitis, oral candidiasis and denture stomatitis, are frequently associated with the formation of microbial biofilms that are resistant to conventional therapies. Advances in understanding the structure and behavior of biofilms have driven the development of new, more effective antimicrobial strategies. Studies have evaluated the control of oral infections through natural molecules, with the development of antibiofilm properties, essential oils, antimicrobial peptides, and emerging technologies such as nanoparticles, antimicrobial photodynamics and bacteriophages. In addition, the combination of physical, chemical and biological approaches has demonstrated synergistic potential, promoting greater efficacy and a lower risk of microbial resistance. Therefore, the application of these advances to clinical practice, with a focus on the prevention and treatment of oral infections, is extremely important. The incorporation of these innovative therapies into the dental routine represents a promising step in overcoming the challenges imposed by biofilms, contributing to the improvement of oral health and quality of life.
Prof. Dr. Cláudia Helena Silva-Lovato
Dr. Adriana Barbosa Ribeiro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- oral infections
- microbial biofilm
- antimicrobial therapies
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