Efficacy of a Copper–Calcium–Hydroxide Solution in Reducing Microbial Plaque on Orthodontic Clear Aligners: A Case Report

• Published in: European journal of dentistry Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 478 - 484
• Main Authors: Meto, Aida, Colombari, Bruna, Castagnoli, Anna, Sarti, Mario, Denti, Lucia, Blasi, Elisabetta
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, India Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd 01.07.2019
• Subjects: Case Report; copper–calcium–hydroxide; microbial plaque; orthodontic therapy; clear aligners

Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of a copper–calcium–hydroxide-based compound to remove microbial plaque naturally produced onto orthodontic clear aligners. A commercially available dental paste, named Cupral, based on copper–calcium–hydroxide, was used. A healthy volunt...