Antimicrobial properties of glass-ionomer cement incorporated with nano-hydroxyapatite against mutans streptococci and lactobacilli under orthodontic bands: An in vivo split-mouth study
Background: Fixed orthodontic appliances enhance dental plaque accumulation. Glass ionomer (GI) is among the most popular orthodontic cement. It possesses antibacterial properties; however, its antibacterial activity may not be sufficient for caries prevention. Although evidence shows that the addit...
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| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Dental Research Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2024;volume=21;issue=1;spage=1;epage=1;aulast=Shirazi |