Chitosan’s effects on the acidity, copper ion release, deflection, and surface roughness of copper-nickel-titanium archwire

Background: Chitosan has an antimicrobial effect in oral hygiene control. Orthodontists sometimes prescribe mouthwash to adolescent patients. Copper-nickel-titanium (CuNiTi) orthodontic archwire is widely used in orthodontic treatment. Chitosan’s effects on the CuNiTi properties of orthodontic archw...

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Main Authors: Ika Devi, Erliera Sufarnap, Finna, Eric Rionaldi P Pane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Airlangga 2023-03-01
Series:Dental Journal
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Online Access:https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/MKG/article/view/34785