Relationship between malocclusion and periodontal disease in patients seeking orthodontic treatment in southwestern Saudi Arabia
Background: Malocclusion is known to cause plaque accumulation and periodontal breakdown. However, no previous study from Saudi Arabia has assessed this relationship in patients seeking orthodontic treatment for esthetics. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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| Series: | Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2020;volume=8;issue=2;spage=133;epage=139;aulast=Javali |