An Examination of Bacterial Colonisation on Nickel-Titanium Arch-wires with Different Surface Properties

Hasipek, Selcan; ŞENIŞIK, Neslihan; SESLİ ÇETİN, Emel

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2019/40377.12899

An Examination of Bacterial Colonisation on Nickel-Titanium Arch-wires with Different Surface Properties

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Hasipek S., ŞENIŞIK N. E. , SESLİ ÇETİN E.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, vol.13, no.6, 2019 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 13 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2019
Doi Number: 10.7860/jcdr/2019/40377.12899
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Microbial dental plaque accumulation during fixed orthodontic treatment, leads to iatrogenic decalcification of the enamel and to development of the white spot lesions. The surface charcteristics of orthodontic wires can affect this situation.