Evaluation of the Effect of Nanocoating on Mechanical and Biofilm Formation in Thermoplastic Polyurethane Aligner Sheets.

Journal: Contemporary clinical dentistry
Published Date: Dec 19, 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to determine whether the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coated with carboxymethylcellulose chitosan has better mechanical and antibacterial action (anti-) when utilized in intraoral simulations with synthetic saliva.

Authors

  • Mahalakshmi Krishnakumaran
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Janisha Mahalingam
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Shanthinipriya Arumugam
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Deepak Prabhu
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • T M Parameswaran
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Balaji Krishnan
    Department of Orthodontics, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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