Surface modification of orthodontic wires with photocatalytic titanium oxide for its antiadherent and antibacterial properties.

Objective: To test the antiadherent and antibacterial properties of surface modification of orthodontic wires with photocatalytic titanium oxide (TiO(2)).

Materials And Methods: TiO(2) was coated on the surface of the orthodontic wires by a sol-gel thin film dip-coating method. Bacterial adhesion to the wires was evaluated by the weight change of the wires.