Graphene-Based Coatings for Surface Modification and Their Applications in Fixed Orthodontics: A Scoping Review

• Main Authors: Arturo Garrocho-Rangel (Author), Juan Carlos Flores-Arriaga (Author), Cristina Zamora-Soberón (Author), Alan Martínez-Zumarán (Author), Socorro Ruiz-Rodríguez (Author), Amaury Pozos-Guillén (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Surface coating technology can assist fixed appliances by reducing friction, improving antibacterial characteristics, and increasing corrosion resistance. The application of functional coatings composed of graphene onto the surfaces of orthodontic brackets and archwires has been shown to...