Marta Gawlik-Maj

Mrs. Marta Gawlik-Maj


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 September 2021 in Symmetry
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ZKZofia Kielan-Grabowska
Zofia Kielan-Grabowska
Justyna BącelaJustyna Bącela
Justyna Bącela
AZAnna Zięty
Anna Zięty
WSWioletta Seremak
Wioletta Seremak
MGMarta Gawlik-Maj
Marta Gawlik-Maj
MSMichal Sarul
Michal Sarul
Orthodontic treatment carries the risk of major complications such as enamel demineralization, tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontal damage. A large number of elements of fixed orthodontic appliance results in the creation of additional plaque retention sites which increase the risk of biofilm creation. Modification of the surface of orthodontic elements may prevent the formation of bacterial biofilm. In this paper, surface modification of stainless steel orthodontic wires with TiO2: Ag was carried out by the sol-gel thin film dip-coating method. To obtain the anatase crystal structure, substrates were calcined for 2 h at 500 °C. The properties of the obtained coatings were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and electrochemical tests. Corrosion studies were performed in a Ringer’s solution, which simulated physiological solution. SEM and XRD analyses of the coated surface confirmed the presence of Ag nanoparticles which may have antimicrobial potential.