Dental adhesives comprising nano-hydroxyapatite and propolis

Abstract

Dental adhesives having re-mineralization and antimicrobial properties including propolis, calcium hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and an orthodontic adhesive resin. The dental adhesive demonstrates a high shear bond strength and a surface hardness which can be attributed to the use of nanohydroxyapatite particles. Additionally, the incorporation of propolis contributes to the anti-microbial properties of the adhesive which minimizes the risk of white spot lesion formation after orthodontic treatments. A method of bonding an orthodontic device to a tooth using the dental adhesives of the present disclosure is provided.

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