Comparative Analysis of Halitosis in Adolescents and Young Adults with Removable Retainers, Fixed Retainers, or No Orthodontic Treatment: A Cross-Sectional Study with Salivary pH Subgroup Analyses.

J Clin Med · 2025 · PMC12112624 · PMID 40429554

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did not reach statistical significancep = 0.041actually significant

Although the difference in Psychological Discomfort ( p = 0.094) did not reach statistical significance, the Functional Limitation domain stands out ( p = 0.041).

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