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The treatment involved either traditional fixed brackets (Group B, n = 17) or Invisalign\n                      <jats:sup>\u00ae<\/jats:sup>\n                      aligners (Group AT, n = 18). Bioinformatics methods were used for data analysis.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      From the 48 plaque samples, a total of 334,961 valid reads were obtained, averaging 6,978 sequences per sample. The 16S rDNA sequences were classified into 25,727 amplicon sequence variants (ASVs). Significant variances in alpha and beta diversity among the groups were noted. Group B microbiome exhibited an increased presence of Gram-negative bacteria. At the phylum level,\n                      <jats:italic>Actinobacteriota<\/jats:italic>\n                      was significantly more prevalent in Group C samples, while\n                      <jats:italic>Bacteroidota<\/jats:italic>\n                      was enriched in Group B samples. Family-level relative abundance analysis showed a notable increase in\n                      <jats:italic>Saccharibacteria<\/jats:italic>\n                      (formerly TM7) and\n                      <jats:italic>Prevotellaceae<\/jats:italic>\n                      in Group B. Genus-level analysis revealed a significant rise in\n                      <jats:italic>Lautropia<\/jats:italic>\n                      in Group AT. Fixed orthodontic appliances were linked to oral microbiome changes, notably an enhanced relative abundance of anaerobes, including periodontal pathogens.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The observation points to the impact of orthodontic appliance on the oral microbial community, highlighting the difference between traditional braces (Group B) and clear aligners (Group AT)in terms of the predominance of anaerobic and gram negative bacteria. This emphasizes the importance of considering the microbiological effects when choosing orthodontic appliance and underscores the need for tailored oral hygiene practices for individuals undergoing these treatments. 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