Analysis of the growth of dental plaque on the surface of orthodontic vacuum-formed retainers following the use of different cleaning methods

Autor: Halawani Marwa R., Aloyouny Ashwag Y., Rashoud Dhai Al, Almazarqah Atheer, Albalawi Shouq, Elfeky Dalia S., Al-Serwi Rasha H., Alomair Dur A.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Australasian Orthodontic Journal, Vol 39, Iss 1, Pp 55-60 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2207-7480
DOI: 10.21307/aoj-2022-0039
Popis: Background This study aimed to identify the most effective cleaning method for removable orthodontic clear vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) and to assess the amount of dental plaque growth by microbiological analysis after performing mechanical, chemical and a combination of both cleaning methods.
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