Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on gingival status and oral microbiota: a pilot study
Abstract Background This pilot study aimed to investigate how fixed orthodontic appliances simultaneously applied on the upper and lower arches affect the oral environment in the medium term. Methods The oral status of 30 orthodontic patients was evaluated using the number of decay-missing-filled te...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-10-01
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Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02511-9 |