Open AccessDental plaque associated with self-ligating brackets during the initial phase of orthodontic treatment: A 3-month preliminary study
Author(s) -
Saud A. Al-Anezi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/2278-0203.127550
Subject(s) - medicine , bracket , dentistry , significant difference , orthodontics , dental plaque , malocclusion , gingival inflammation , periodontal disease , mechanical engineering , engineering
To compare changes in the amount and distribution of dental plaque associated with placement of elastomeric modules over a self-ligating bracket during orthodontic treatment and to relate these changes to the periodontal inflammation.