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November 17, 2015Progress in OrthodonticsOpen Access

Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires coated with silver against Lactobacillus acidophilus—an in vitro study

Arun Mhaske Pradeep Chandra Shetty N. Sham Bhat C. S. Ramachandra S M Laxmikanth Kiran Nagarahalli Pawankumar Dnyandeo Tekale

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Abstract

Surface modification of orthodontic wires with silver can be used to prevent the accumulation of dental plaque and the development of dental caries during orthodontic treatment.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d84b6ad56ca42147d1845c https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-015-0110-0

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