An overview of types of antibacterial coatings and methods for creating them on orthodontic wires

Mona Mohajeri Tehrani, Pardis Chaboki, Reza Mohammadi, Shamim Chinian, Saman Motallebzadeh, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Mayank Kundlas, Sudhakar Theerthagiri, Ali ebrahimi, Sina hamzehzadeh · 2025

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Mona Mohajeri Tehrani and co-authors review antibacterial coatings for orthodontic wires in this 2025 paper. Fixed braces raise plaque buildup around wires and brackets. That buildup can strip enamel minerals and inflame gums. Coating the wires to kill bacteria is an active research route.

Coating types include metal nanoparticles such as silver, zinc, and titanium compounds. Polymer layers, carbon based films, and bioactive chemicals are also covered. Silver coatings are best studied, thanks to steady ion release and broad action. Light activated titanium coatings work well under the right conditions. Combined coatings can outperform single ones. The review weighs germ killing against safety for mouth tissue and long term durability, and it flags the gap to clinical use.

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CREATORMona Mohajeri Tehrani, Pardis Chaboki, Reza Mohammadi, Shamim Chinian, Saman Motallebzadeh, Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda, Mayank Kundlas, Sudhakar Theerthagiri, Ali ebrahimi, Sina hamzehzadeh
YEAR2025
COLLECTIONPAPERS
FORMATTXT
FILE SIZE60 KB
VERSION1.0
LICENSECC BY 4.0
RIGHTSCC BY
SOURCEEurope PMC

Source: https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC12783165

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