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Table 1 Average diameters of bacterial growth inhibition zones (mm)

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

0

1

0

5

6.33 ± 0.58

10

8.66 ± 1.15

S. sanguinis

0

0

1

0

5

7.66 ± 1.15

10

9.66 ± 1.52

L. acidophilus

0

0

1

0

5

5.66 ± 0.58

10

7.66 ± 0.58