Australasian Orthodontic Journal (Feb 2023)
Analysis of the growth of dental plaque on the surface of orthodontic vacuum-formed retainers following the use of different cleaning methods
Abstract
Background This study aimed to identify the most effective cleaning method for removable orthodontic clear vacuum-formed retainers (VFRs) and to assess the amount of dental plaque growth by microbiological analysis after performing mechanical, chemical and a combination of both cleaning methods.