An in-vitro study of a modified bioactive orthodontic cement
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2017
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Introduction: Demineralization of the enamel surface adjacent to bonded orthodontic
brackets during treatment is an ongoing drawback, especially when manifested as white
spot lesions. Enamel demineralization is initiated by organic acids produced mainly by
Streptococcus mutans. A favourable substitute is the development of orthodontic bonding
agents with antibacterial or microbial properties. Chitosan is an interesting candidate in
this respect. Thus, the rationale of this study was to incorporate chitosan into an
orthodontic cement to create a novel orthodontic cement and assess whether the
incorporation of chitosan to an existing orthodontic cement would affect its biological and
physical properties.
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Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) (Restorative Dentistry)