In vitro evaluation of the caries-preventive effect of bioactive resin composites for orthodontic clear aligner attachments
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Language: English
Page range: 229 - 235
Submitted on: Feb 1, 2025
Accepted on: May 1, 2025
Published on: Jul 1, 2025
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