Yasamin B. Hemmati

Water and Liquid Soap Cleaning of Removable Orthodontic Appliances: A Triple‑Blind Randomized Crossover Study of Microbial Load Reduction

Background: To evaluate the effectiveness of water and a liquid soap solution compared with 0.2% chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash in reducing microbial load and microbial plaque formation on removable orthodontic appliances. Methods: Forty-two patients aged 9 to 16 years who had new...