Microbial species associated with dental caries found in saliva and in situ after use of self-ligating and conventional brackets

• Main Authors: Ana Zilda Nazar BERGAMO (Author), Mirian Aiko Nakane MATSUMOTO (Author), Cássio do NASCIMENTO (Author), Marcela Cristina Damião ANDRUCIOLI (Author), Fábio Lourenço ROMANO (Author), Raquel Assed Bezerra SILVA (Author), Léa Assed Bezerra SILVA (Author), Paulo NELSON-FILHO (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives Enamel demineralization is among the main topics of interest in the orthodontic field. Self-ligating brackets have been regarded as advantageous in this aspect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the break homeostasis in the oral environment and the levels of microorganisms as...