Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of nano-silver particles used in orthodontics fixed retainer composites: an experimental in-vitro study

Background. The present study evaluated the antimicrobial efficacy of composite resins containing nano-silver (NAg) particles used in fixed orthodontic retainers. Methods. Nano-composite resin samples with 1%, 2%, and 5% concentrations of NAg were prepared. The antimicrobial effectiveness of NAg was...

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Main Authors: Amirhossein Mirhashemi, Abbas Bahador, Ahmad Sodagar, Maryam Pourhajibagher, Ali Amiri, Elahe Gholamrezayi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:https://joddd.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/joddd-15-87.pdf