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Evaluation of zinc-oxide nanocoating on the characteristics and antibacterial behavior of nickel-titanium alloy

Shaza M. Hammad, Noha A. El‐Wassefy, Marwa Sameh Shamaa, Ahmed Fathy

Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics · 2020 · 41 citations · 23 references

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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.

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