Niobium pentoxide phosphate invert glass as a mineralizing agent in an experimental orthodontic adhesive.
CONCLUSION: The addition of PIG-Nb into orthodontic adhesives induced mineral deposition. Experimental orthodontic adhesive containing 5% wt of PIG-Nb exhibited increased mineral deposition and suitable properties for orthodontic applications.
PMID: 28686093 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Angle Orthodontist - Category: Dentistry Authors: Altmann ASP, Collares FM, Balbinot GS, Leitune VCB, Takimi AS, Samuel SMW Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research