Evaluation of changes in Streptococcus mutans colonies in microflora of the Indian population with fixed orthodontics appliances

Evaluation of changes in Streptococcus mutans colonies in microflora of the Indian population with fixed orthodontics appliances

Background: Orthodontic therapy has oral ecological changes causing increased numbers of mutans streptococci in saliva and plaque. The purpose of this study was to estimate counts and colonization pattern of Streptococcus mutans after application of fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and Method...

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Main Authors: Chandresh Shukla, Raj Kumar Maurya, Vinod Singh, Manisha Tijare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
Subjects:
Toothbrushing
oral hygiene
streptococcus mutans
Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2016;volume=13;issue=4;spage=309;epage=314;aulast=Shukla

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