Comparative short-term in vitro analysis of mutans streptococci adhesion on esthetic, nickel-titanium, and stainless-steel arch wires.

Conclusions: The hypothesis is rejected. This study indicates that some esthetic coatings on NiTi alloy might reduce MS adhesion in vitro in the short term. PMID: 24308530 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24308530?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - December 5, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Kim IH, Park HS, Kim YK, Kim KH, Kwon TY Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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