Can a-C:H-Sputtered Coatings Be Extended to Orthodontics?

Hydrogenated amorphous carbon (a-C:H) coatings are attractive materials for protecting metallic surfaces in extreme biological environments like the human oral cavity, due to the unusual combination of mechanical properties, superior bioinertness, and relative easier and cheaper production. In this...

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Main Authors: António Fróis, Ana Sofia Aleixo, Manuel Evaristo, Ana Cristina Santos, Cristina Santos Louro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/7/832