Lee, Seung-Pyo Surface characteristics of orthodontic materials and their effects on adhesion of mutans streptococci. [electronic resource] - The Angle orthodontist Mar 2009 - 353-60 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 0003-3219 Standard No.: 10.2319/021308-88.1 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Aluminum Oxide--chemistryAnimalsBacterial Adhesion--physiologyBiocompatible Materials--chemistryCattleComposite Resins--chemistryDental Alloys--chemistryDental Cements--chemistryDental Materials--chemistryDental Pellicle--physiologyDurapatite--chemistryGlass Ionomer Cements--chemistryIncisor--microbiologyMaterials TestingMicroscopy, ConfocalOrthodontic BracketsResin Cements--chemistrySaliva--physiologySodium Chloride--chemistryStainless Steel--chemistryStreptococcus mutans--physiologySurface PropertiesSurface TensionTime FactorsWettability