Curclodent: Development of a Curcumin-clove Oil-loaded Chitosan-gelatin Dental Implant Coating
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https://doi.org/10.65795/m7sacs50Keywords:
Chitosan, gelatin, curcumin, clove extract, bromocresol purple, dental implant coating, peri-implantitis, antimicrobial surface, ph-responsive biomaterialAbstract
Dental implants are often subjected to failure due to periapical disease, which is mostly caused by bacterial adherence to the implant surface and delayed identification of infection [9]. In this study, we developed a multifunctional biopolymer coating called CurcloDent, which provides not only antimicrobial protection but also allows for the detection of peri-implant inflammation based on pH. CurcloDent is made up of a chitosan-gelatin matrix bridged with Tannic acid and contains curcumin and clove extract as natural antimicrobial agents [12-15]. The incorporation of bromocresol purple as a pH indicator allows for visual recognition of acidic microenvironments associated with peri-implant inflammation. Preliminary implant models were created by applying the coatings to stainless steel substrates via a dip-coating method. The successful integration and crosslinking of the polymers was confirmed with FTIR, and contact angle measurements of the CurcloDent coating indicated moderate levels of hydrophilia/biocompatibility and therefore were deemed suitable for use in biological settings. The CurcloDent coatings demonstrated effective antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa through surface-mediated antimicrobial action, and therefore may help to increase the lifespan of the implant. Future biological validation studies need to be conducted to determine their usability in clinical settings.
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Accepted 26-06-2026
Published 09-07-2026
