Comparative evaluation of salivary microbial levels and periodontal status of patients wearing fixed and removable orthodontic retainers.

Eroglu, Ahmet Kubilay

Comparative evaluation of salivary microbial levels and periodontal status of patients wearing fixed and removable orthodontic retainers. [electronic resource] - American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics Aug 2019 - 186-192 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1097-6752

10.1016/j.ajodo.2018.08.022 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Analysis of Variance
Child
DNA, Bacterial
Dental Plaque Index
Female
Humans
Lacticaseibacillus casei
Male
Oral Hygiene
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed--adverse effects
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable--adverse effects
Orthodontic Retainers--adverse effects
Orthodontics, Corrective--adverse effects
Periodontal Index
Saliva--microbiology
Streptococcus mutans
Vacuum
Young Adult