Effects of Natural Mouthwash on the Force Degradation of Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains: An In Vitro Experimental Study
The strength loss of elastomeric chains depends on the brand, the type of mouthwash used, and the duration of exposure; orthodontists should consider these factors when planning treatments. How to cite this article: Sarzosa-Montenegro JL, Arriola-Guillén LE, Rodríguez-Cárdenas YA. Effects of Natural Mouthwash on the Force Degradation of Orthodontic Elastomeric Chains: An <i>In Vitro</i> Experimental Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(11):1035-1040.
Authors
- Yalil Augusto Rodríguez-Cárdenas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3107-3013)
- Luis Ernesto Arriola‐Guillén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0010-5948)
- Jorge L Sarzosa-Montenegro
Institutions
- Universidad Científica del Sur (PE)
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Universidad de los Hemisferios (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3972
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00