The effect of orthodontic bands or tubes upon periodontal status during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment
Introduction: Orthodontic bands cause periodontal inflammation. In theory, the use of a buccal tube (bond) instead of a band should prevent or minimize periodontal changes because the bonds are positioned away from the gingival margins. Objective: The primary aim of this study was to investigate the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Saudi Dental Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1013905215000115 |