Nanotechnology is a technological revolution that has captured the imagination of the
scientific world over the past few decades. This is probably one of the most rapidly …

Nanoparticles (NPs) are insoluble particles with a diameter of fewer than 100 nanometers.
Two main methods have been utilized in orthodontic therapy to avoid microbial adherence …

There is a significant change in the bacterial plaque populations in the oral cavity during and
after orthodontic treatment. Numerous studies have demonstrated that 2–96% of patients …

Surface coating technology is an important way to improve the properties of orthodontic
appliances, allowing for reduced friction, antibacterial properties, and enhanced corrosion …

During the orthodontic process, increased microbial colonization and dental plaque
formation on the orthodontic appliances and auxiliaries are major complications, causing …

Dental caries is the most common oral disease, with high prevalence rates in adolescents
and low-income and lower-middle-income countries. This disease originates from acid …

The formation of white spot lesions (WSLs) around orthodontic brackets as a result of biofilm
accumulation is a common complication of fixed orthodontic therapy. A systematic review …

Background and Objectives: Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) is the main microorganism
associated with the presence of dental caries and specific serotypes of this bacteria have …

In recent years, nanotechnology has drawn an immense attention in food industry,
agriculture sector, textile industry and medicinal industry. Nanoparticles have advantage of …

The orthodontic supply market is a prosperous billion-dollar industry, driven by an
increasing demand for orthodontic appliances. The supremacy of metallic first-generation …