The Influence of 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymer Materials on Orthodontic Friction and Attachment of Oral Bacteria

There is no clinical evidence of the usage of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymers in dental practice. We performed in vitro studies to determine whether the application of an MPC coating to stainless steel orthodontic wires confers low-friction and antimicrobial properties to the...

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Main Authors: Ryo Kunimatsu, Yuji Tsuka, Kengo Nakajima, Keisuke Sumi, Yuki Yoshimi, Isamu Kado, Ayako Inada, Yoshihiro Kiritoshi, Kotaro Tanimoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/16/5770