Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3119914 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
SL appliances promote reduced retention of oral bacteria, and ATP bioluminescence might be a useful tool in the rapid quantification of bacterial load and the assessment of oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment.
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Authors
Peter Pellegrini, Rebecca Sauerwein, Tyler Finlayson, Jennifer McLeod, David A. Jr., Tom Maier, Curtis A. Machida,