Quantitative assessment of S. mutans and C. albicans in patients with Haas and Hyrax expanders
OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the number of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans colonies in patients with Haas and Hyrax appliances before and after insertion. METHODS: The sample consisted of 84 patients requiring orthodontic treatment. For all patients a midpalatal suture expansion was in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Dental Press Editora
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512012000300006 |