Biocompatible orthodontic cement with antibacterial capability and protein repellency

Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) often occur in orthodontic treatments. The objectives of this study were to develop a novel orthodontic cement using particles of nano silver (NAg), N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC), and to investigate the effects...

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Main Authors: Miao Chen, Jianru Yi, Zhihe Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01779-7