Publications by authors named "Sepideh Nouhzadeh Malekshah"
Background And Objectives: Early detection of caries plays an important role in its prognosis. This study sought to assess the efficacy of laser fluorescence alone and in combination with photosensitizers for detection of demineralized smooth-surface lesions of permanent teeth.
Materials And Methods: This in vitro experimental study was conducted on 60 extracted sound premolars.
Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the changes in saliva properties and oral microbial flora in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.
Materials And Methods: Two important saliva properties namely the salivary flow rate and pH as well as oral microbial flora were assessed in 30 orthodontic patients before starting fixed orthodontic treatment and after six, 12 and 18 weeks of treatment. Selective media, Sabouraud dextrose agar, Mitis salivarius agar and Rogosa agar were used for isolation of Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus, respectively.