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The study evaluates and compares the levels of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis in gingival crevicular fluids of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with PEA and self-ligating brackets. Results indicate that MBT brackets consistently exhibit higher bacterial counts and DNA concentrations over time compared to self-ligating brackets. This suggests a greater propensity for bacterial colonization and biofilm formation with MBT brackets, highlighting potential implication
- Author
- anandkadinti
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- EN