Comparison of bacterial adhesion to dental materials of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) using atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy

In conclusion, the bacterial adhesion to PMMA was significantly less in comparison with PET. PMMA may be preferable for patients who have poor oral hygiene, caries susceptibility, periodontosis, and halitosis. SCANNING 9999:1–6, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Scanning - March 15, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Jie Fang, Chuanyong Wang, Yifei Li, Zhihe Zhao, Li Mei Tags: Original Article Source Type: research