Post-Orthodontic Relapse Prevention through Administration of a Novel Synthetic Carbonated Hydroxyapatite-Chitosan Hydrogel Derived from Blood Cockle Shell (<i>Anadara granosa</i> L.)

• Main Authors: Aanisah Fauziyyah Nurul Hadi (Author), Sabrina Noor Aghniya (Author), Gayuh Abi Haidar (Author), Windy Sepry Marcelina Sihombing (Author), Angelina Sutedjo (Author), Ananto Ali Alhasyimi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Relapse during passive orthodontic treatment is a major issue, with 70-90% frequency. This study examines whether blood cockle shells may be used to extract carbonated hydroxyapatite (CHA)-chitosan (CS). This study also aims to analyze the effect of CHA-CS on orthodontic relapse in rats. This study...