Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial properties of silver nanoparticles and chlorhexidine mouthwashes on the colonization of microflora and oral health during orthodontic treatment: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

ABSTRACT Introduction: Fixed orthodontic appliances facilitate microbial adhesion and plaque accumulation. Although chlorhexidine has proven to be the most effective antiplaque and antigingivitis agent, it has several side effects. Objective: The present study aims to evaluate and compare the eff...

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Main Authors: Pradeep RAGHAV, Amit Kumar KHERA, Shrestha BISHT
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2025-04-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512025000100305&lng=en&tlng=en
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