[Influence of orthodontic appliances on the occurrence of Candida spp. in the oral cavity].

Introduction: Use of orthodontic appliances creates favorable conditions for growth of dental bacterial plaque.

Aim: To establish if use of orthodontic appliance affects the presence of Candida species in the oral cavity in a group of pediatric patients.

Materials And Methods: We studied 60 patients between 4 and 10 years old, requiring treatment with orthodontic appliances.