Influence of elastomeric and steel ligatures on periodontal health during fixed appliance orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Introduction Metallic and elastomeric ligatures are widely used in orthodontics to secure the archwire within the bracket slots, but elastomeric ligatures have traditionally been associated with increased microbial colonization, which could adversely affect periodontal health. Aim This syst...

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Published in:	Progress in Orthodontics
Main Authors:	Umar Hussain, Alessandra Campobasso, Muhammad Noman, Shamsul Alam, Rida Mujeeb, Sofia Shehzad, Spyridon N. Papageorgiou
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Orthodontics Fixed appliances Periodontal index Streptococcus mutans Clinical trials Systematic review
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-024-00520-8