Profiling of subgingival plaque biofilm microbiota in female adult patients with clear aligners: a three-month prospective study

Background Clear aligners are well known for facilitating oral hygiene maintenance and decreasing susceptibility to periodontal diseases as compared to conventional fixed appliances. However, few research studies focus on the subgingival microbial community during clear aligner treatment (CAT). Henc...

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Main Authors: Runzhi Guo, Yunfei Zheng, Hao Liu, Xiaobei Li, Lingfei Jia, Weiran Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4207.pdf