Antibacterial Activity of Orthodontic Cement Containing Quaternary Ammonium Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles Adjacent to Orthodontic Brackets

Antibacterial Activity of Orthodontic Cement Containing Quaternary Ammonium Polyethylenimine Nanoparticles Adjacent to Orthodontic Brackets

Enamel demineralization is a common problem found in patients using orthodontic devices, such as orthodontic braces. It was found that Streptoccocus mutans growth increases adjacent to orthodontic devices, which may result in caries development. Incorporated antibacterial quaternary ammonium polyeth...

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Main Authors: Eldad Sharon, Revital Sharabi, Adi Eden, Asher Zabrovsky, Gilad Ben-Gal, Esi Sharon, Yoav Pietrokovski, Yael Houri-Haddad, Nurit Beyth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
antibacterial
nanoparticles
orthodontic brackets
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/606

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