Antiadherent and antibacterial properties of stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires coated with silver against Lactobacillus acidophilus--an in vitro study.

Background: The purpose of the study is to assess the antiadherent and antibacterial properties of surface-modified stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires with silver against Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Methods: This study was done on 80 specimens of stainless steel and NiTi orthodontic wires. The specimens were divided into eight test groups.