Effect of dentifrice containing crab-shell chitosan on the accumulation of dental plaque in fixed orthodontic appliances patients: A randomized controlled trial

Background: Patients with fixed orthodontic encounter problems in cleaning their teeth and mouths. Dental plaque tends to accumulate on wires, brackets, and surfaces between bonding materials and brackets. Plaque accumulation increases the risks of decalcification, caries, and gingivitis. Chitosan e...

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Main Authors: J C. P Heryumani Sulandjari, Afina Zahra Chairunnisa, Ananto Ali Alhasyimi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2019;volume=10;issue=3;spage=452;epage=456;aulast=Heryumani