Bacterial endotoxin adhesion to different types of orthodontic adhesives

• Main Authors: Priscilla Coutinho ROMUALDO (Author), Thaís Rodrigues GUERRA (Author), Fábio Lourenço ROMANO (Author), Raquel Assed Bezerra da SILVA (Author), Izaíra Tincani BRANDÃO (Author), Célio Lopes SILVA (Author), Lea Assed Bezerra da SILVA (Author), Paulo NELSON-FILHO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Bacterial endotoxin (LPS) adhesion to orthodontic brackets is a known contributing factor to inflammation of the adjacent gingival tissues. Objective The aim of this study was to assess whether LPS adheres to orthodontic adhesive systems, comparing two commercial brands. Material and Method...