Objective To analyse the available evidence regarding the incidence and severity of white
spot lesions (WSLs), plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria (SCB) in …

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 The lengthy period of time required is one of the main reasons patients refuse
orthodontic treatment. In addition, treatment may have negative effects on periodontal …

Background: It is well known that periodontitis affects the gums and surrounding connective
tissue. The chronic inflammatory response induced by bacteria in the gingival tissue leads to …

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 …

Objective To compare the surface properties of self-ligating metallic (SLM), ceramic esthetic,
and conventional metallic (CM) brackets, and evaluate the adhesion of Streptococcus …

Background Many modifications to fixed orthodontic appliances have been introduced to
manage biofilm formation. The aim of this review was to investigate elastomeric ligation in …

Background and objectives: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to
assess the available evidence from human clinical studies of using self-ligating brackets …

Objective The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between bracket design and
ratio of five proinflammatory cytokine, in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and bacterial …

Objectives Enamel demineralization is among the main topics of interest in the orthodontic
field. Self-ligating brackets have been regarded as advantageous in this aspect. The aim of …