Efficacy of three hygienic protocols in reducing biofilm adherence to removable thermoplastic appliance.

Shpack, Nir

Efficacy of three hygienic protocols in reducing biofilm adherence to removable thermoplastic appliance. [electronic resource] - The Angle orthodontist Jan 2014 - 161-70 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1945-7103

10.2319/012413-75.1 doi


Adsorption
Adult
Bacterial Adhesion--drug effects
Biofilms--drug effects
Chlorhexidine--therapeutic use
Clinical Protocols
Coloring Agents
Dental Materials--chemistry
Detergents--therapeutic use
Equipment Contamination--prevention & control
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gentian Violet
Humans
Immersion
Male
Materials Testing
Mouthwashes--therapeutic use
Oral Hygiene--methods
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable--microbiology
Plastics--chemistry
Sonication
Streptococcus sobrinus--drug effects
Surface Properties
Toothbrushing--methods