Archwire ligation techniques, microbial colonization, and periodontal status in orthodontically treated patients.

H, Türkkahraman; MO, Sayin; FY, Bozkurt; Z, Yetkin; S, Kaya; S, Onal

doi:10.1043/0003-3219(2005)075<0227:altmca>2.0.co;2

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Archwire ligation techniques, microbial colonization, and periodontal status in orthodontically treated patients.

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Türkkahraman H

Sayin MO

Bozkurt FY

Abstract

Fixed or removable orthodontic appliances impede the maintenance of oral hygiene and result in plaque accumulation. Plaque retention surrounding orthodontic appliances leads to enamel demineralization caused by organic acids produced by bacteria in the dental plaque. Many studies have evaluated the ...

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