The Effect of Removable Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbiota: A Systematic Review

The Effect of Removable Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbiota: A Systematic Review

Background (1): Removable orthodontic appliances may favor plaque accumulation and oral microbe colonization. This might be associated with intraoral adverse effects on enamel or periodontal tissues. The proposed systematic review was carried out to evaluate qualitatively and quantitatively the micr...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Lucchese, Chiara Bonini, Maddalena Noviello, Maria Teresa Lupo Stanghellini, Raffaella Greco, Jacopo Peccatori, Antonella Biella, Elena Tassi, Valeria Beretta, Fabio Ciceri, Marta Marcolina, Enrico Gherlone, Maurizio Manuelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
oral microbiology
removable orthodontic appliances
oral microflora changes
caries bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/6/2881

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