Comparison of Streptococcus mutans Adhesion with Different Concentrations in Artificial Saliva to Fixed Orthodontic Materials in Laboratory Conditions

Background: Biofilm accumulation is a common complication of orthodontic treatment, occurring in approximately 60% of patients. The irregular surfaces of orthodontic appliances (archwires, brackets, and braces) create retention areas that hinder effective oral hygiene, increase bacterial load, and a...

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Main Authors: Leila Mohammadpour Belvirdy, Ahmad Sheibaninia, Shadab Safarzadeh Khosroshahi, Seyyed Khalil Shokouhi Mostafavi, Mohammad Javad Kharazi Fard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/bbrj.bbrj_276_24
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