Effect of Autoclave and Ultraviolet Sterilization on the Surface Topography of New and Retrieved Stainless Steel and Titanium Orthodontic Mini-implants: An in vitro Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
Rachana B. Kuppanatte, Kasturi Patil, Saba Batool, Divya Mundada, Vishwanath Patil, Basanagouda C. Patil, Sudha R. Halkai & Shritesh K · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026
Background: Orthodontic mini-implants are commonly used as temporary anchorage devices, and their potential reuse requires careful evaluation of surface changes after clinical retrieval and sterilisation. Aim: This in vitro study assessed the effects of autoclave and ultraviolet...
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10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2344