Physicochemical properties and biological effects of quaternary ammonium methacrylates in an experimental adhesive resin for bonding orthodontic brackets

• Main Authors: Tatiana Féres Assad-Loss (Author), Jamille Ferreira Vignoli (Author), Isadora Martini Garcia (Author), Maristela Barbosa Portela (Author), Luis Felipe J. Schneider (Author), Fabrício Mezzomo Collares (Author), Larissa Maria Assad Cavalcante (Author), Monica de Almeida Tostes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Fixed orthodontic appliances may lead to biofilm accumulation around them that may increase caries risk. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of quaternary ammonium methacrylates (QAMs) on the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity of adhesive resins for...