Prevalence of respiratory pathogens colonizing on removable dental prostheses in healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Tong Wah LimKar YanMichael Francis BurrowColman McGrath

Published in: Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists (2023)

The existing evidence demonstrated a high burden of certain opportunistic respiratory pathogens, which may be considered a major potential cause of respiratory infections in older adults wearing removable prostheses. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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