The effect of antimicrobial peptide-added adhesive resins on shear bond strength and the adhesive remnant index of orthodontic brackets

• Main Authors: Kevser Kurt Demirsoy (Author), Suleyman Kutalmış Buyuk (Author), Melek Hilal Kaplan (Author), Umut Kokbas (Author), Feridun Abay (Author), Ceyda Ozen (Author), Alper Akkaya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of in-vivo produced Nisin which is an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) added to adhesive resin on shear bond strength (SBS) and the adhesive remnant index (ARI) of orthodontic brackets. Methods Bacterial AMP was produced by fermentation...