Graphene functionalized with nanosilver particle‐modified methacrylate‐based bonding agent improves antimicrobial capacity and mechanical strength at tooth orthodontic bracket interface

The purpose of this study was to formulate and characterize functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and evaluate the antimicrobial and mechanical properties of GNP‐Ag‐modified adhesives bonded to orthodontic brackets. The morphology and physiochemical properties of nanoparticles were studied. The functionalized nanoparticles were incorporated at 0.25 and 0.5 wt% into experimental orthodontic adhesives...