Curcumin (CUR) is a natural substance extracted from turmeric that has antimicrobial
properties. Due to its ability to absorb light in the blue spectrum, CUR is also used as a …

The formation of dental plaque is well-known for its role in causing various oral infections,
such as tooth decay, inflammation of the dental pulp, gum disease, and infections of the oral …

An imbalance of bacteria in oral environment can lead to a variety of oral diseases, such as
periodontal disease, dental caries, and peri-implant inflammation. In the long term, in view of …

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 …

Oral disease, as a class of diseases with very high morbidity, brings great physical and
mental damage to people worldwide. The increasing burden and strain on individuals and …

Curcumin is a natural herb and polyphenol that is obtained from the medicinal plant
Curcuma longa. It's anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant …

Background/purpose The formation of white spot lesions (WSLs) around fixed orthodontic
appliances is a major complication during treatment. The current double-blind, randomized …

Enterococcus faecalis is the dominant microorganism in chronic apical periodontitis. It is
more resistant to local antiseptic agents than other endodontic microorganisms. Currently …

Objective One of the major problems in fixed orthodontic treatments is the control of enamel
demineralization, white spots lesions (WSL), and dental caries around the brackets, which …

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is extensively used for implantable device coating; however, it lacks
antibacterial property, leading to potential bacterial infection during orthopedic implantation …