Analysis of the growth of dental plaque on the surface of orthodontic vacuum-formed retainers following the use of different cleaning methods

• Prif Awduron: Halawani Marwa R. (Awdur), Aloyouny Ashwag Y. (Awdur), Rashoud Dhai Al (Awdur), Almazarqah Atheer (Awdur), Albalawi Shouq (Awdur), Elfeky Dalia S. (Awdur), Al-Serwi Rasha H. (Awdur), Alomair Dur A. (Awdur)
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• Cyhoeddwyd: Sciendo, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background This study aimed to identify the most effective cleaning method for removable orthodontic clear vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) and to assess the amount of dental plaque growth by microbiological analysis after performing mechanical, chemical and a combination of both cleaning methods.