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Factors affecting dental biofilm in patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study is to investigate the amount and the distribution of biofilm in patients wearing fixed appliances and its relation with age, gender, frequency of tooth brushing, and patient motivation. METHODS: The sample comprised 52 patients (15.5 ± 3.6 years old, 30 females and...

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Autores principales: Mei, Li, Chieng, Joyce, Wong, Connie, Benic, Gareth, Farella, Mauro
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5276803/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28133715
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40510-016-0158-5

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