In vitro evaluation of microbial contamination and the disinfecting efficacy of chlorhexidine on orthodontic brackets
Abstract Background Contamination of orthodontic appliances is due to the unhygienic practices followed during manufacturing and packaging processes, which may lead to cross-contamination. Although literature has indicated the need for sterilization or disinfection of orthodontic appliances before u...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Progress in Orthodontics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40510-019-0270-4 |