Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop
August 2023
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocoating on aligners.
Methods: Twenty-six samples of aligners were sputter-coated with ZnO nanoparticles and compared with 26 uncoated samples. The antimicrobial effect was assessed on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans.