The effect of nanochitosan hydrogel membrane on absorbtion of nickel, inhibition of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans
<p><strong>Background:</strong> The use of fixed orthodontic appliance for a long time can potentially cause nickel ion release, increase in the growth of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Candida albicans (C. albicans). Chitosan has the ability to bind metal, antibacterial and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universitas Airlangga
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Dental Journal: Majalah Kedokteran Gigi |
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| Online Access: | http://e-journal.unair.ac.id/index.php/MKG/article/view/703 |