The effect of space maintainers on salivary pH, flow rate, and the oral microflora
Space maintainers are used to preserve created space caused by the premature loss of primary teeth but they may also upset the oral environment and play a role in caries formation. The current research aimed to assess the impact of removable and fixed space maintainers on salivary pH, flow rate, and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2021-07-01
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| Series: | Australasian Orthodontic Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.21307/aoj-2021.028 |