Assessment of the mechanical properties and antimicrobial efficiency of orthodontic adhesive modified with Salvadora Persica oil
Objectives.This study examines the mechanical properties and antimicrobial effectiveness of orthodontic adhesive enhanced with Salvadora persica (SP) oil.It includes assessments of adhesive remnant index (ARI), shear bond strength (SBS), and evaluates its antimicrobial efficacy against Streptococcus mutans.Methods.Forty freshly extracted human prem