From: Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of a conventional orthodontic composite containing silver/hydroxyapatite nanoparticles
Bacterial Type
Concentration Ag/HA
Nanoparticles (%)
Diameter (mm)
S. mutans
0
1
5
6.33 ± 0.58
10
8.66 ± 1.15
S. sanguinis
7.66 ± 1.15
9.66 ± 1.52
L. acidophilus
5.66 ± 0.58
7.66 ± 0.58