Prevalence of Oral Microbial Flora during Orthodontic Space Closure: A Pilot Study

Introduction: Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances especially during the retraction stage makes it challenging to maintain the oral hygiene. Attachments used, such as elastic chains, loops and springs, result in changes in the oral environment due to the accumulation of plaque and increas...

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Main Authors: Abirami Selvaraj, Sumathi Felicita, Smiline Girija
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14141/45173_CE[Ra1]_F(KM)_PF1(AKA_KM)_PN(SL).pdf