Characterization of Oral Microbiota in Removable Dental Prosthesis Users: Influence of Arterial Hypertension

Introduction. Studies have described the possible relation between oral infections and atherosclerotic events. Objective. To characterize the oral microbiota of normotensive and hypertensive users of dental prostheses. Methods. The sample consisted of 41 complete dental prosthesis users, divided int...

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Main Authors: Leila Maria Marchi-Alves, Dayana Freitas, Denise de Andrade, Simone de Godoy, Adrielle Naiara Toneti, Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3838640