All of the Following Are Reasons for Orthodontic Appliances Being

question 3

Multiple Choice

All of the following are reasons for orthodontic appliances being a contributing factor for periodontal disease except one. Which one is the exception?

• A)Limited access for oral hygiene
• B)Uneven wires and brackets are plaque retentive
• C)Bands on molar are plaque retentive
• D)Appliance causes chemical injury to the gingival

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