ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2021
Changes in Distribution of Dental Biofilm after Insertion of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances.
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Evaluation of Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laceback: A Split-Mouth Randomised Controlled Trial
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- Use of Antimicrobial Silver Coatings on Fixed Orthodontic Appliances, Including Archwires, Brackets, and Microimplants: A Systematic Review.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Pooled it
- Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Laceback Ligature in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Trial
- Effect of Xylitol and Fluoride Varnish on Biofilm and Saliva in Orthodontic Patients: A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Trial
- The effectiveness of water jet flossing and interdental flossing for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances: a randomized clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- Histogram-Corrected Intraoral Photographs for Early Gingivitis Screening in Orthodontic Patients.International journal of dental hygiene · 2026Article
- Influence of White Spot Lesion Severity on the Structural, Optical, and Mechanical Outcomes of Resin Infiltration: An In Vitro Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Retrospective Analysis of the Impact of Cetylpyridinium Chloride on Oral Healthcare in Patients Wearing Removable Orthodontic Appliances.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial toothpastes on periodontal bacteria in orthodontic patients: A randomized controlled study.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Article
- Comparison of the effects of clear aligners and fixed appliances on the oral microbiota and reactive oxygen species: a prospective study.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025Article
- Molecular Docking and Experimental Analysis of Essential Oil-Based Preparations on Biofilm Formation on Orthodontic Archwires.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- A cross-sectional study to correlate oral hygiene habit among orthodontic patients with their clinical findings and periodontal treatment need.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Microbiological Analysis of Plaque and Its Composition in Three Patient Groups under Different Orthodontic Treatments.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Does motivation via a smartphone application improve oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment?Evidence-based dentistry · 2023Article
- Prevalence, Severity of Extension, and Risk Factors of Gingivitis in a 3-Month Pregnant Population: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- Effectiveness of a Combined Toothbrushing Technique on Cariogenic Dental Biofilm in Relation to Stainless Steel and Elastomeric Ligatures in Orthodontic Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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- Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Increases Cariogenicity and Virulence Gene Expression in Dental Biofilm.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
Good oral hygiene is an important factor in oral and general health, especially in orthodontic patients, because fixed appliances might impede effective oral hygiene and thus increase the risks of tooth decay, periodontal disease and general health complications. This study investigated the impact of fixed orthodontic appliances on the distribution of dental biofilm in teenagers. Supragingival plaque was assessed at T0, T1 and T2. The distribution of the biofilm was analyzed. Approximal Plaque Index (API) and Bonded Bracket Index (BBI) were used to measure the presence of dental plaque. After insertion of the fixed appliance, the dental plaque indices values in the orthodontically treated group were significantly higher (
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