An ORMOSIL-containing orthodontic acrylic resin with concomitant improvements in antimicrobial and fracture toughness properties.

An ORMOSIL-containing orthodontic acrylic resin with concomitant improvements in antimicrobial and fracture toughness properties.

Global increase in patients seeking orthodontic treatment creates a demand for the use of acrylic resins in removable appliances and retainers. Orthodontic removable appliance wearers have a higher risk of oral infections that are caused by the formation of bacterial and fungal biofilms on the appli...

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Main Authors: Shi-qiang Gong, Jeevani Epasinghe, Frederick A Rueggeberg, Li-na Niu, Donald Mettenberg, Cynthia K Y Yiu, John D Blizzard, Christine D Wu, Jing Mao, Connie L Drisko, David H Pashley, Franklin R Tay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3411672?pdf=render

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