Pre-treatment oral microbiome analysis and salivary Stephan curve kinetics in white spot lesion development in orthodontic patients wearing fixed appliances. A pilot study

• Главные авторы: Raisa Queiroz Catunda (Автор), Khaled Altabtbaei (Автор), Carlos Flores-Mir (Автор), Maria Febbraio (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) are a formidable challenge during orthodontic treatment, affecting patients regardless of oral hygiene. Multifactorial in nature, amongst potential contributors to their development are the microbiome and salivary pH. The aim of our pilot study is to det...