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Longitudinal assessment of the caries development in individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment

JÉssica Jeuken Teixeira 1 ; MARINES NOBRE DOS SANTOS UCHOA 1 ; Andréia Alves Cardoso 1 ; LÍVIA P. RODRIGUES 1
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The aim of this study was to assess the caries development in individuals undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment along six months. Twenty two individuals (11-22 years) were assessed regarding caries, oral hygiene, sugar exposure, salivary flow rate (SFR), buffering capacity and pH of saliva at baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months after the orthodontic placement.