Effectiveness of different mechanical bacterial plaque removal methods in patients with fixed orthodontic appliance: a systematic review/meta-analysis

the presence of a fixed orthodontic appliance and its accessories tends to affect bacterial plaque removal, resulting in inadequate cleaning being performed by the patient. Thus, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to answer the following focal question: are the mechanical method...

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Main Authors: Matheus Melo Pithon, Letícia Iandeyara Dantas Andrade Sant'Anna, Felipe Carvalho Souza Baião, Raildo da Silva Coqueiro, Luciane Cople Maia, Luiz Renato Paranhos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2017-03-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
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Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/35755