Evaluation of zinc-oxide nanocoating on the characteristics and antibacterial behavior of nickel-titanium alloy.
Shaza Mohammad HammadNoha Abdel Mawla El-WassefyMarwa Sameh ShamaaAhmed FathyPublished in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2020)
ZnO nanocoating may improve the antibacterial effects of NiTi wires and reduce the frictional resistance. Coating may be implanted in orthodontic practice for faster and safer treatment.