The College of Dentistry at Karbala University organized a scientific seminar titled “Using Nanoparticles to Develop Fixed Orthodontic Adhesives” as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. The seminar was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Raouf Rashid Al-Taeema in the college’s conference hall, attended by a group of faculty members and students.
This seminar aimed to discuss a scientific research titled “Using Nanoparticles of Calcium Fluoride to Develop Fixed Orthodontic Adhesives: A Laboratory and Clinical Study.” It is worth noting that the stakeholders benefiting from the research include the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and companies manufacturing dental materials.
The research aims to develop a new adhesive for orthodontics that includes calcium fluoride nanoparticles. The use of this developed adhesive could enhance the process of remineralizing the enamel layer of teeth and reduce white spots on the teeth.
The seminar included informing attendees about the most common complications after using fixed orthodontics, which are the white lesions affecting the enamel layer of the teeth. Preventing these issues with the use of this developed adhesive will help the teeth appear aesthetically pleasing and reduce the exorbitant costs for patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment to address such lesions, either through teeth whitening or cosmetic fillings.
Faraqed Abd al-Ridha / the media of the college
