In vitro evaluation of microbial contamination and the disinfecting efficacy of chlorhexidine on orthodontic brackets

In vitro evaluation of microbial contamination and the disinfecting efficacy of chlorhexidine on orthodontic brackets

Abstract Background Contamination of orthodontic appliances is due to the unhygienic practices followed during manufacturing and packaging processes, which may lead to cross-contamination. Although literature has indicated the need for sterilization or disinfection of orthodontic appliances before u...

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Main Authors: P. R. Vivek Aithal, K. R. Akshai Shetty, M. R. Dinesh, B. C. Amarnath, C. S. Prashanth, Mathew David Roopak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-05-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
Contamination
Disinfection
Microbiology
Orthodontic brackets
Product packaging
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-019-0270-4

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