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• Published Subscription Original Research 8 Nov 2025

  Characterization of Antibacterial and Biofilm Inhibition in Tin and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle-Doped Orthodontic Composites

  By Shifo Savio, Remmiya Mary Varghese, Prem Vishva Natarajan, Pugal Mani

  Abstract: Background: This study investigated the antibacterial effectiveness of orthodontic adhesive enhanced with stannous oxide (SnO₂) nanoparticles against Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus mutans, in comparison to traditional adhesives without nanoparticle infusion. Methods: A modified orthodontic adhesive was prepared by incorporating 1% w/w of tin dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (SnO₂ + ZnO₂ NPs) into Transbond XT. This nanoparticle-enhanced composite was used to fabricate discs for assessing antibacterial activity against Lactobacillus acidophilus …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 230–239 Read article →