An In Vivo Study on the Development of Bacterial Microbiome on Clear Orthodontic Retainer
Objectives: The objective of this study was to see how the bacterial composition changes on clear orthodontic retainer over a 14-day period. Methods: Saliva and plaque samples collected from a clear retainer surface were obtained from five healthy volunteers receiving retainer treatment. Prior to cl...
Main Authors: | Kabilan Velliyagounder, Anil Ardeshna, Serena Shah |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Dentistry Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/10/12/239 |
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