The Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances and Fluoride Mouthwash on the Oral Microbiome of Adolescents - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

While the aesthetic effect of orthodontic treatment is clear, the knowledge on how it influences the oral microbiota and the consequential effects on oral health are limited. In this randomized controlled clinical trial we investigated the changes introduced in the oral ecosystem, during and after o...

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Main Authors: Jessica E Koopman, Nicoline C W van der Kaaij, Mark J Buijs, Yassaman Elyassi, Monique H van der Veen, Wim Crielaard, Jacob M Ten Cate, Egija Zaura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4558009?pdf=render