Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on gingival status and oral microbiota: a pilot study

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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Main Authors: Zuzana Marincak Vrankova, Margarita Rousi, Michaela Cvanova, Daniela Gachova, Filip Ruzicka, Veronika Hola, Jan Lochman, Lydie Izakovicova Holla, Alena Brysova, Petra Borilova Linhartova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Orthodontic treatment
Oral microbiota
Oral microbiome
Candida sp.
Plaque index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02511-9

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