Nowadays, there is a considerable interest to study the biological and microbiological
changes that accompany orthodontic treatment. Growing knowledge on oral microbiota …

Background: Oral microbiota has been at the center of cultural attention in recent years. In
daily clinical practice, orthodontic appliances may be associated with an increased …

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to compare the periodontal health and the
microbiological changes via real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in patients treated …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate, comparatively, the periodontal
response during orthodontic treatment performed with self-ligating and conventional …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate salivary microbial levels
and periodontal status in patients using a fixed lingual retainer, a removable vacuum-formed …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the gingival parameters in the clear aligner treatment versus the
three other types of brackets, ie, conventional metal, conventional ceramic, and metal self …

Background Fluctuations in pH of saliva during a prolonged treatment course influences the
enamel demineralization progress, which is one of the complications of fixed orthodontic …

Nowadays, there is a growing demand for orthodontic treatment in both adolescents and
adults, with the main purpose of improving facial aesthetics. However, orthodontic treatment …

Introduction/objectives This systematic review aimed to critically appraise the evidence
regarding the effect of bracket ligation type on the periodontal conditions of adolescents …

Introduction The design of the orthodontic bracket or appliance is 1 of the most important
factors for creating retentive areas for biofilm formation. In orthodontics, this would be the first …