Opportunistic pathogens associated with orthodontic retainers
Orthodontic retainers may be considered as removable implants and confer the same problems as other implants with regard to colonisation by microorganisms. Thus, biofilms forming on their surface may compromise the oral health of patients and jeopardise the efficiency of the therapy. The first part...
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University College London (University of London)
2014
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.626785 |