The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis

The microbiome alterations of supragingival plaque among adolescents using clear aligners: a metagenomic sequencing analysis

Abstract Background White spot lesions (WSLs) may develop in adolescents undergoing clear aligner (CA) therapy with poor oral hygiene. The specific effects of CAs on the microbial composition and functional characteristics of supragingival plaques remain unclear. The present study investigated the s...

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Main Authors: Chunlin Wang, Chao Zhang, Shan He, Qiuyu Wang, Hai Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-12-01
Series:Progress in Orthodontics
Subjects:
White spot lesions
Clear aligners
Oral microbiome
Virulence factors
Adolescents
Supragingival plaques
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40510-024-00547-x
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