Changes in oral microbiota due to orthodontic appliances: a systematic review

Background: Oral microbiota has been at the center of cultural attention in recent years. In daily clinical practice, orthodontic appliances may be associated with an increased cariogenic risk and a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases. Objective: The purpose of this review is to investigat...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Lucchese, Lars Bondemark, Marta Marcolina, Maurizio Manuelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Oral Microbiology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20002297.2018.1476645