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Enamel demineralization with two forms of archwire ligation investigated using an in situ caries model-a pilot study
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European Journal Of Orthodontics. Oxford Univ Press, v. 31, n. 5, n. 542, n. 546, 2009.
0141-5387
WOS:000270217900012
10.1093/ejo/cjn119
Autor
Gameiro, GH
Nouer, DF
Cenci, MS
Cury, JA
Institución
Resumen
The ligatures evaluated did not differ significantly from each other regarding biofilm weight, total bacteria, total streptococci, mutans streptococci, or lactobacilli counts (P > 0.05, Wilcoxon paired test). Enamel demineralization was also not different around the brackets for the different ligation methods (P > 0.05, split-split-plot analysis of variance). However, a statistical power analysis based on the data showed a trend to higher demineralization around brackets ligated with elastomeric rings. The developed modified in situ model may be suitable to assess the caries potential of clinical procedures used in orthodontic treatment. 31 5 542 546