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Improvement of Properties of Stainless Steel Orthodontic Archwire Using $TiO_{2}$:Ag Coating
| Content Provider | MDPI |
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| Author | Justyna, Bącela Anna, Zięty Kielan-Grabowska, Zofia Seremak, Wioletta Gawlik-Maj, Marta Kawala, Beata Borak, Beata Detyna, Jerzy Sarul, Michał |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | Orthodontic treatment carries the risk of major complications such as enamel demineralization, tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontal damage. A large number of elements of fixed orthodontic appliance results in the creation of additional plaque retention sites which increase the risk of biofilm creation. Modification of the surface of orthodontic elements may prevent the formation of bacterial biofilm. In this paper, surface modification of stainless steel orthodontic wires with $TiO_{2}$: Ag was carried out by the sol-gel thin film dip-coating method. To obtain the anatase crystal structure, substrates were calcined for 2 h at 500 °C. The properties of the obtained coatings were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electrochemical tests. Corrosion studies were performed in a Ringer’s solution, which simulated physiological solution. SEM and XRD analyses of the coated surface confirmed the presence of Ag nanoparticles which may have antimicrobial potential. |
| Starting Page | 1734 |
| e-ISSN | 20738994 |
| DOI | 10.3390/sym13091734 |
| Journal | Symmetry |
| Issue Number | 9 |
| Volume Number | 13 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | MDPI |
| Publisher Date | 2021-09-18 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Symmetry Dentistry and Oral Surgery Coated Materials Orthodontic Wires Biocompatible Surface Properties Microscopy Nanoparticles |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
