Nowadays, there is a considerable interest to study the biological and microbiological
changes that accompany orthodontic treatment. Growing knowledge on oral microbiota …

Background This pilot study aimed to investigate how fixed orthodontic appliances
simultaneously applied on the upper and lower arches affect the oral environment in the …

This research aimed to develop miconazole-based microemulsions using oleic acid as a
natural lipophilic phase and a stabilizer mixture comprising Tween 20 and PEG 400 to …

Background Candida species is a commensal yeast that colonises the oropharyngeal region
of more than 60% of healthy subjects without resulting in clinical symptoms of infection. 1 …

Malocclusion can be corrected by fixed orthodontic appliance therapy. However, the
complex appliance design and the material surface characteristics of the appliance make …

Although orthodontic treatment does not directly damage the teeth, it causes a change in the
oral environment leading to an increased risk of periodontal disease and white spot lesions …

Orthodontic appliances fixed and mobile are used for the treatment of malocclusion, dental
corrections, problems in arch development and growth and for aesthetic reasons. Therapies …

Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is a congenital hereditary condition caused by a dominant
autosomal mutation. The orthodontic management of CCD patients is often complicated by …

Introduction: Patients with long-term fixed and removable orthodontic treatment are
susceptible toward an increase in oral microflora, especially Candida albicans, which can …