Publications by authors named "Mahnaz Gharibnavaz"

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the antibacterial properties and optical characteristics of clear orthodontic aligners coated with zinc oxide (ZnO) and magnesium oxide (MgO) nanoparticles.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental laboratory study, polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) aligner samples were coated with nanoparticles of ZnO, MgO and a combination of both (ZnO + MgO). The surface coatings were analysed before and after stability testing using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM).

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Context: Medicinal plants have reportedly fewer side effects, compared to antifungal agents.

Aims: This study was designed to compare the anti- activity of two medicinal plants with two routine antifungal agents, used in the clinics, on species isolated from the oral cavity of the liver transplant patients.

Subjects And Methods: Anti- activities of ethanol extracts of leaf and unripe and ripe fruit (collected from south of Iran) versus nystatin and fluconazole were evaluated using CLSI M27-A3 standard method.

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