Evaluation of Antibacterial Effects of Silver-Coated Stainless Steel Orthodontic Brackets

摘要

Objectives:White spots and enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets are among the most important complications resulting from orthodontic treatments. Since the antibacterial properties of metals and metallic particles have been well documented, the aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial effect of stainless steel orthodontic brackets coated with silver (Ag) particles.