Sudha R Halkai

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle–coated Orthodontic Aligners against Streptococcus Mutans and Candida Albicans: An in vitro Study

Saba Batool, Basanagouda C. Patil, Divya Mundada, Rachana B Kuppanatte, Vishwanath Patil & Sudha R Halkai · International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry · 2026

Background: Clear orthodontic aligners create plaque-retentive occlusal surfaces that favour colonisation by Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans, increasing the risk of enamel demineralisation and gingival inflammation during treatment. Objective: To evaluate the antimicrob...