Antimicrobial properties of glass ‑ionomer cement incorporated with nano‑hydroxyapatite against mutans streptococci and lactobacilli under orthodontic bands: An in vivo split‑mouth study

Conclusion: The addition of 8wt% nHA to GI cement can enhance its antibacterial propertiesfor the cementation of orthodontic bands, decrease the accumulation of cariogenic bacteria, andprobably decrease the incidence of caries in orthodontic patients.Key Words: Glass ionomer cement, hydroxyapatite, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus mutans
Source: Dental Research Journal - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research