The Effect of Fluoride-releasing Elastomeric Chains on Streptococcus mutans Levels in Saliva and Dental Plaque in Orthodontic Patients
Background and Aim: During fixed orthodontic treatments the absolute number and percentage of salivary Streptococcus mutans increase. This will cause increase of enamel demineralization and dental caries. The purpose of present study is to evaluate the effect of fluoride-releasing elastomeric chains...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Islamic Dental Association of Iran
2013-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Islamic Dental Association of Iran |
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| Online Access: | http://jidai.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-671&slc_lang=en&sid=1 |