Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances on Oral Microbial Changes and Dental Caries Risk in Children: A 6-Month Prospective Study

• Main Authors: Subhash Chandra (Author), Awanindra K. Jha (Author), Saeed N. Asiri (Author), Atri Naik (Author), Swati Sharma (Author), Arvind Nair (Author), Pranav V. Manek (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Orthodontic treatment can alter the oral environment, leading to plaque accumulation and changes in microbial colonization. This study aimed to assess microbiological changes in 10 to 16-year-old children undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Methodology: The study included children...