Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of a conventional orthodontic composite containing silver/hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

• Main Authors: Ahmad Sodagar (Author), Azam Akhavan (Author), Ehsan Hashemi (Author), Sepideh Arab (Author), Maryam Pourhajibagher (Author), Kosar Sodagar (Author), Mohammad Javad Kharrazifard (Author), Abbas Bahador (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background One of the most important complications of fixed orthodontic treatment is the formation of white spots which are initial carious lesions. Addition of antimicrobial agents into orthodontic adhesives might be a wise solution for prevention of white spot formation. The aim of this s...