The microbial changes in subgingival plaques of orthodontic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Abstract Background Orthodontic treatment was found to have an impact on the quantity and constitution of subgingival microbiota. However, contradictory findings regarding the effects of fixed appliances on microbial changes were reported. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the mic...

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Main Authors: Runzhi Guo, Yifan Lin, Yunfei Zheng, Weiran Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-017-0378-1