Analysis of the growth of dental plaque on the surface of orthodontic vacuum-formed retainers following the use of different cleaning methods
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Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 1, 2022
Accepted on: Oct 1, 2022
Published on: Feb 20, 2023
Published by: Australian Society of Orthodontists Inc.
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