Assessment of <i>Streptococcus Mutans</i> Adhesion to the Surface of Biomimetically-Modified Orthodontic Archwires

Assessment of <i>Streptococcus Mutans</i> Adhesion to the Surface of Biomimetically-Modified Orthodontic Archwires

Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation on the surfaces of dental and orthodontic biomaterials is primary responsible for oral diseases and biomaterial deterioration. A number of alternatives to reduce bacterial adhesion to biomaterials, including surface modification using a variety of techniques,...

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Main Authors: Santiago Arango-Santander, Carolina Gonzalez, Anizac Aguilar, Alejandro Cano, Sergio Castro, Juliana Sanchez-Garzon, John Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Coatings
Subjects:
bacterial adhesion
soft lithography
biomimetics
surface modification
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/10/3/201

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