Pre-treatment oral microbiome analysis and salivary Stephan curve kinetics in white spot lesion development in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances. A pilot study

Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) are a formidable challenge during orthodontic treatment, affecting patients regardless of oral hygiene. Multifactorial in nature, amongst potential contributors to their development are the microbiome and salivary pH. The aim of our pilot study is to det...

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Main Authors: Raisa Queiroz Catunda, Khaled Altabtbaei, Carlos Flores-Mir, Maria Febbraio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-02917-z