{"id":15309,"date":"2025-08-29T13:21:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T06:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/?p=15309"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:46:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T06:46:46","slug":"biofilm-dan-biomaterial-tantangan-ketahanan-permukaan-pada-sistem-prostetik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fkg.ugm.ac.id\/en\/biofilm-dan-biomaterial-tantangan-ketahanan-permukaan-pada-sistem-prostetik\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofilm and Biomaterials: Surface Durability Challenges in Prosthetic Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the main challenges in using biomaterials for prosthetic systems is biofilm formation. Biofilm is a community of microorganisms adhering to biomaterial surfaces, protected by the extracellular polymer matrix they produce. The presence of biofilms on prosthetic surfaces, such as dentures, implants, or restorations, can reduce surface durability, trigger inflammation, and even lead to clinical failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biofilms and Challenges in Prosthetic Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biofilms that form on prosthetic surfaces are difficult to remove through conventional cleaning. Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis, for example, are oral bacteria that play important roles in early colonization and biofilm formation. Interactions between biofilms and biomaterials can accelerate degradation, increase the risk of infection, and shorten prosthetic lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biomaterials and Antibiofilm Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research continues to advance in developing biomaterials with antibiofilm properties. One innovative approach is the use of natural materials based on chitosan, derived from fishery waste such as shrimp shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As demonstrated in research conducted by Tira Aisah Puspasari, a student at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, under the supervision of Prof. drg. Tetiana Haniastuti, M.Kes., Ph.D. and Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Triana Hertiani, S.Si., M.Si., Apt., entitled \u201cThe Potential of Nanocitosan from Giant Freshwater Prawn Shells in Inhibiting the Formation and Degradation of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguinis Biofilms\u201d, nanocitosan has antibacterial activity and can effectively inhibit biofilm formation. This study highlights that nanocitosan has potential as an additive material in the development of modern prosthetic biomaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges and Future Prospects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although various biomaterial innovations have been developed, major challenges remain, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n