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Poor oral hygiene during treatment with fixed appliances results in plaque accumulation. The presence of bacteria in the gingival crevice triggers an inflammatory reaction in the gingival tissues. The aim… Click to show full abstract
Poor oral hygiene during treatment with fixed appliances results in plaque accumulation. The presence of bacteria in the gingival crevice triggers an inflammatory reaction in the gingival tissues. The aim of this study was to compare the impact of two preventive treatments, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and ultrasonic scaler (US), on gingival health in patients under fixed orthodontic treatment.
Keywords:
photodynamic therapy;
ultrasonic scaler;
treatment;
scaler gingival;
fixed appliances;
gingival
Journal Title: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Year Published: 2019
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