Microbial adhesion on different types of orthodontic brackets and wires: An in vitro study.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to compare the microbial adhesion of different oral pathogens on different wires used in orthodontic treatment and to evaluate the potential of these pathogens to form biofilms on different types of orthodontic wires and brackets. In this in vitro investigation, we calculated that the sample size for each group (i.e., those with brackets [metal braces, ceramic braces, and self-ligating braces] and wires [nickel titanium, titanium molybdenum, and stainless steel]) should be 15 individuals. Five types of microbes (Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans) were used. Three types of brackets and three types of wires were used with five types of bacteria, and the process was repeated three times to

SUBMITTER: Abutayyem H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605721 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature