ArticleDentistry journal2024
Microbiological Analysis of Plaque and Its Composition in Three Patient Groups under Different Orthodontic Treatments.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Impact of Clear Aligners on the Oral Microbiome: A Systematic Review of Current Evidence.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Pooled it
- Clear Aligner Therapy and Marginal Edge Design: Clinical and Laboratory Evidence on Periodontal and Biological Outcomes-A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Effect of cigarette smoke on surface roughness and bacterial adhesion of orthodontic aligners: an in vitro investigation.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Microbial changes in different parts of the oral cavity during the early stage of clear aligner treatment: a preliminary study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Comparison of Oral Microbial Profile Among Patients Undergoing Clear Aligner and Fixed Orthodontic Therapies for the Treatment of Malocclusions: An Updated Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- The Impact of Orthodontic Adhesives on the Subgingival Microbiota During Early Fixed Appliance Therapy: A Pilot Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Biofilm Composition Changes During Orthodontic Clear Aligners Compared to Multibracket Appliances: A Systematic Review.Microorganisms · 2025Review
- Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of 0.2% Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash in Prevention of Dental Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Dynamic effects of fixed orthodontic treatment on oral health and oral microbiota: a prospective study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Quantitative Determination of Salivary Cariogenic Bacteria in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis article analyzes differences in microbiological parameters and periodontal health conditions among three patient groups: those undergoing conventional orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances, patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, and a control group receiving no treatment. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this study, 60 patients were enrolled. The microbiological analysis employed a qualitative and semi-quantitative methodology of bacterial morphotype analysis.
resultsThe analyses revealed a significant difference in favor of clear oral and periodontal health aligners. This could be attributed to better bacterial biofilm removal and reduced mechanical stress on the periodontal ligament, factors facilitated by the ease of clear aligner removal. Significant differences (
conclusionsAlthough overall hygiene appears to be improved in patients in the aligners group compared to those treated with conventional orthodontic appliances, there are no statistically significant results regarding plaque composition. Microbiological aspects will be further addressed using more specific techniques in the follow-up of this research.
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