Open AccessA comparison of antibacterial inhibitory effect on Streptococcus mutans and tensile strength between chitosan-based bonding adhesives and commercial products
Author(s) -
Ida Bagus Narmada,
Amalina Indah Cynthia,
Ari Triwardhani
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_236_18
Subject(s) - adhesive , ultimate tensile strength , streptococcus mutans , chitosan , demineralization , materials science , bond strength , enamel paint , composite material , dentistry , antibacterial activity , nuclear chemistry , chemistry , bacteria , medicine , organic chemistry , biology , layer (electronics) , genetics
Adhesive bonding is the material used to attach a bracket to the enamel surface of the tooth. Streptococcus mutans contributes to enamel demineralization during orthodontic treatment.