Background The porous surface of acrylic orthodontic removable appliances creates a niche
for microbial plaque accumulation, and changes the oral flora by raising cariogenic bacteria …

(1) Background: The use of removable orthodontic appliances, which is common in early
ages, requires careful hygiene, as several different microorganisms are found on their …

Objective The article reviewed novel orthodontic devices and materials with bioactive
capacities in recent years and elaborated on their properties, aiming to provide guidance …

Introduction This in-vitro study assessed the antimicrobial effect of the incorporation of
Punica granatum (P. granatum) hydroalcoholic extract in self-cure acrylic resins on …

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), an acrylic resin used in orthodontic appliances and
removable dentures for its biocompatibility and esthetics, may harbor bacteria on its surface …

Background The present study aimed to develop a novel protein-repellent and antibacterial
polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) dental resin with 2-methacryloyloxyethyl …

The placement of orthodontic appliances into the oral area can lead to infection,
inflammatory and gingival collapse. Using an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory material in …

Robust and antibacterial dental resins are essential for repairing the shape and function of
the teeth. However, an ingenious way to achieve a synergistic enhancement of these two …

Background The importance of oral hygiene maintenance is of prime importance in
dentulous and edentulous individuals. There are numerous types of bacteria which colonise …

Aim: Nanopropolis has become the subject of interest in medicine and dentistry as a natural
product due to its outstanding properties, particularly antimicrobial activity. This study aimed …