Fabrication of ZnO nanoparticle-coated orthodontic wires reduces friction, suggesting safer orthodontic treatments.
All the coated wires represented antibacterial activity. Among the groups, the polymer coating sample obtained the highest reduction in friction and could be an attractive choice for the clinician for safer and faster orthodontic treatment.
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