Comparative evaluation of orthodontic mini-implants hygiene protocols on subgingival bacterial load
The mechanical hygiene of orthodontic mini-implants itself was capable to reduce total bacteria load and keep devices clean. Commonly, orthodontists prescribe, in addition to mechanical biofilm removal, some protocols combining adjunctive chemical agents as chlorhexidine. The authors believe that results have large importance for dental community, as they can protect patients from overtreatment.
Authors
- Deborah Catharine de Assis Leite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7032-7373)
- Daniela Sales Alviano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1136-4865)
- Celuta Sales Alviano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0806-6712)
- Ana Paula Vieira Colombo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-1840)
- Matilde da Cunha Gonçalves Nojima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8830-939X)
- Isabela Lima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6329-549X)
- Renata Souto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1991-6994)
- Amanda Osório Ayres de Freitas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7811-9712)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.30.1.e2524108.oar
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68