Chitosan from sea urchin (Diadema setosum) spines for orthodontic miniscrews: Antibacterial effects against key oral pathogens
Objective: Peri-implantitis, exacerbated microbial growth characterized by progressive bone loss and soft-tissue inflammation, significantly contributes to miniscrew failure during orthodontic treatment. Using a natural antibacterial coating presents an innovative approach to combat bacterial coloni...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426825000557 |