The influence of orthodontic fixed appliances on the oral microbiota: A systematic review

Objective: To investigate whether there is scientific evidence to support the hypothesis that the presence of orthodontic fixed appliances influences the oral microbiota. Methods: The search for articles was conducted in PubMed; ISI Web of Knowledge and Ovid databases, including articles published i...

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Main Author: Freitas,Amanda Osório Ayres de (author)
Other Authors: Marquezan,Mariana (author), Nojima,Matilde da Cunha Gonçalves (author), Alviano,Daniela Sales (author), Maia,Lucianne Cople (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512014000200046
Country:Brazil
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