Bacterial dental plaque in orthodontic patients

الملخص EN

Plaque samples were collected and studied from orthodontic patients before and after placement of fixed orthodontic appliances.

The samples were assayed for changes in PH, microbial populations of aerobic, facultative, anaerobic.

Significant increases in plaque PH and microbial populations were noted after placement of fixed other appliances.

The decrease in plaque PH affect the growth of microorganisms.