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S. Mummolo, M. Tieri, A. Nota, S. Caruso, A. Darvizeh, F. Albani, R. Gatto, G. Marzo, E. Marchetti, V. Quinzi, S. Tecco

2019.12.3Clinical and Experimental Dental Research

DOI: 10.1002/cre2.261

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This study aimed to investigate salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans and some Lactobacilli, and plaque index in patients wearing fixed versus removable orthodontic appliances.

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate salivary concentrations of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and some Lactobacilli, and plaque index (PI) in patients wearing fixed versus removable orthodontic appliances.

Citation format

MUMMOLO, S., et al. Salivary concentrations of streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli during an orthodontic treatment. an observational study comparing fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2019, 6: 181–187.