<it>In-office</it> bacteria test for a microbial monitoring during the conventional and self-ligating orthodontic treatment

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This study investigated the microbial level of Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus spp. during an orthodontic treatment, and compare the data with untreated control subjects.</p> <p>Sixty young adult subjects were selected (average 20.5, DS 1.62),...

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Main Authors: Mummolo Stefano, Marchetti Enrico, Giuca Maria Rita, Gallusi Gianni, Tecco Simona, Gatto Roberto, Marzo Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/9/1/7