Quantitative assessment of S. mutans and C. albicans in patients with Haas and Hyrax expanders

• Main Authors: Matheus Melo Pithon (Author), Rogério Lacerda dos Santos (Author), Wagner Sales Alviano (Author), Antonio Carlos de Oliveira Ruellas (Author), Mônica Tirre de Souza Araújo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To assess and compare the number of Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans colonies in patients with Haas and Hyrax appliances before and after insertion. METHODS: The sample consisted of 84 patients requiring orthodontic treatment. For all patients a midpalatal suture expansion was in...