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Changes in salivary periodontal pathogens after orthodontic treatment: An in vivo prospective study.

Authors :
Kim, Kyungsun
Jung, Woo-Sun
Cho, Soha
Ahn, Sug-Joon
Source :
Angle Orthodontist; Nov2016, Vol. 86 Issue 6, p998-1003, 6p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the initial changes in salivary levels of periodontal pathogens after orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. It mentions that the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, Plaque Index, and Gingival Index were measured as periodontal parameters. It notes that the all periodontal parameters were significantly decreased immediately after debonding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033219
Volume :
86
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Angle Orthodontist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
119138259
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2319/070615-450.1