Influence of Bracket and Composite Material in Conjunction with Saliva pH on Streptococcus mutans Adhesion: A Controlled In vitro Investigation

Background: Streptococcus mutans adhesion to orthodontic appliances initiates biofilm formation and increases caries risk. This study evaluated how bracket material, composite type, and saliva pH jointly affect S. mutans attachment in vitro. Methods: Six bracket–composite combinations (plastic, meta...

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Main Authors: Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi, Ali Valinejadi, Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi, Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_187_25
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