title: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets associated with fewer plaque bacteria.
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D016910:Orthodontic Brackets / Q000145:classification / Q000382:microbiology*