Effects of clear aligners and traditional removable appliances on oral microbiome in mixed dentition: a comparative study

• Main Authors: Wanxi Chen (Author), Jiajun Chen (Author), Ding Bai (Author), Peiqi Wang (Author), Rui Shu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This prospective study aims to investigate the comparative effects of clear aligners (CA) and traditional removable appliances (RA) on the cariogenic risk of patients in mixed dentition, focusing on the oral microbiome. Methods 25 children were included and assigned into CA and R...