Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires coated with silver against Lactobacillus acidophilus—an in vitro study

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Arun Mhaske

Pradeep Chandra Shetty · Maaruti College of Dental sciences & Research Center

N. Sham Bhat · Maaruti College of Dental sciences & Research Center

C. S. Ramachandra · Maaruti College of Dental sciences & Research Center

S M Laxmikanth · Maaruti College of Dental sciences & Research Center

Kiran Nagarahalli · Maaruti College of Dental sciences & Research Center

Pawankumar Dnyandeo Tekale ·

Abstract

Surface modification of orthodontic wires with silver can be used to prevent the accumulation of dental plaque and the development of dental caries during orthodontic treatment.

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Dental materials and restorations Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dental Research and COVID-19

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Published in: Progress in Orthodontics

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 40-40

DOI: 10.1186/s40510-015-0110-0

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Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires coated with silver against Lactobacillus acidophilus—an in vitro study

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