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