Effect of a hydrophobic tooth coating on gingival health, mutans streptococci, and enamel demineralization in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

2002 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann-Charlott Fornell ◽  
Kerstin Sköld-Larsson ◽  
Anders Hallgren ◽  
Fredrik Bergstrand ◽  
Svante Twetman
BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e030638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleftherios G Kaklamanos ◽  
Rania Nassar ◽  
Sotirios Kalfas ◽  
Manal Al Halabi ◽  
Mawlood Kowash ◽  
...  

BackgroundThere is limited data on the beneficial effects of probiotics on the gingival health of patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. This study aims to compare the effect of probiotic tablets combined with regular oral hygiene versus regular oral hygiene alone on gingival status in these patients. The effect of probiotic intake on plaque formation and salivary microbiome composition will be also assessed.Methods and analysisThis is a 3 month single-centre, single blind (clinical and laboratory examiners), parallel group randomised controlled two arm superiority trial. Fifty paediatric patients attending the Postgraduate Orthodontic Clinic at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine (HBMCDM), Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, who meet the eligibility criteria will be recruited. Block randomisation with 1:1 allocation and concealment of allocation will be carried out. The treatment group will receive probiotic tablets containingStreptococcus salivariusM18 andLactobacillus acidophilustogether with regular oral hygiene versus the control group on regular oral hygiene alone. Clinical examination and collection of saliva for microbiome assay will be carried out at baseline and end of study. Self-reporting by patients will be used to document acceptability and adverse effects. Statistically significant decrease in gingival bleeding on probing in the treatment group will be classified as primary outcome of treatment success. Statistically significant reduction in Plaque Index, Gingival Index and shift in the composition of the oral microbiome in favour of beneficial bacteria are secondary outcomes indicative of efficacy of probiotic intake.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval for the study has been granted by the HBMCDM, MBRU, Institutional Review Board (Reference #: MBRU-IRB-2018–015). Study findings will be disseminated via publication in peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration numberISRCTN95085398


2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 464-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Sköld-Larsson ◽  
Ola Sollenius ◽  
Lena Karlsson ◽  
Lars G. Petersson ◽  
Svante Twetman

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 373-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Boke ◽  
Cagri Gazioglu ◽  
Sevil Akkaya ◽  
Murat Akkaya

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between orthodontic treatment and gingival health. Materials and Methods: A total of 251 patients among whom 177 were girls and 74 were boys, recruited from the records pool of the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, were included in the study. Patients’ treatments have been completed by postgraduate students during the period between 2006 and 2012. Patients’ folders were analyzed according to their age, treatment time, and the type of orthodontic treatment. Intra-oral photographs were analyzed, and the presence or absence of visible plaque, visible inflammation, and gingival recession were recorded, and incisor inclinations analyzed on lateral cephalometric films, before and after orthodontic treatment. Results: No statistically significant difference was found in patients treated with functional appliances before and after treatment. In patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances, visible plaque, visible inflammation, and gingival recession showed significant increases after treatment, gingival biotype did not show any significant difference. Positive correlation was found between lower incisor position and gingival recession in patients treated with fixed appliance and extraction. And also cuspids were the teeth with the highest prevalence of gingival recession. Conclusion: Considering the relationship between orthodontic treatment and gingival health, cooperation among patients, orthodontists, and periodontists is important.


Author(s):  
Urszula Kozak ◽  
Anna Sękowska ◽  
Renata Chałas

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of the oral-hygiene regime on the incidence of enamel demineralization in young patients treated with fixed appliances. Research was conducted in a group of 144 patients aged 12–18 years, divided into 2 groups: orthodontically treated and control. The study was divided into three stages: before treatment (I), at 1 month (II), and at 6 months (III) for their follow-up. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) was used for the visual assessment of white spot lesions (WSL). After 1 month, no new white spot lesions were observed. After 6 months of the treatment, new lesions were observed in 5% of the orthodontically treated patients and in 6% of the patients in the control group. New decalcifications were located on the proximal surfaces of the central incisors, first premolars, and first molars in the orthodontically treated group; and on the lateral incisors, first premolars, and first molars in the control group. We also observed new enamel demineralization on the vestibular surfaces of the canine and first premolar in the study group. The placement of a fixed appliance did not significantly affect teeth with the presence of new white spot lesions compared to the control group during 6 months of observation.


2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 496-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa-María Yáñez-Vico ◽  
Alejandro Iglesias-Linares ◽  
Sofía Ballesta-Mudarra ◽  
Estefanía Ortiz-Ariza ◽  
Enrique Solano-Reina ◽  
...  

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thayika Saruttichart ◽  
Pintu-on Chantarawaratit ◽  
Chalermpol Leevailoj ◽  
Panida Thanyasrisung ◽  
Waranuch Pitiphat ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effectiveness of a motionless ultrasonic toothbrush to a manual toothbrush in reducing dental plaque, gingival inflammation, and mutans streptococci in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five orthodontic patients were recruited to this crossover study. The patients were randomized into two groups starting with manual or motionless ultrasonic toothbrushes for 30 days. After a 30-day washout period, the patients switched to the other toothbrush type for 30 days. Plaque and gingival indices were evaluated by two calibrated-blinded examiners before and after each 30-day period of brushing. Salivary samples were also collected for quantification of mutans streptococci. Results: On the bracket side, the motionless ultrasonic toothbrush showed a significantly higher mean plaque index bracket score after 30-day usage than baseline (P = .049), while the manual toothbrush group showed no difference between the before and after brushing periods (P = .10). The changes in plaque index bracket score were significantly more favorable in the manual toothbrush group than in the ultrasonic toothbrush group (P = .04). In contrast, no difference was observed on the nonbracket side. There was no significant difference in the changes of gingival index or the numbers of mutans streptococci between the two groups. Conclusion: Manual toothbrushing performed better than brushing with the motionless ultrasonic toothbrush in plaque removal on the bracket side in orthodontic patients. However, no difference was observed in terms of gingival status and the numbers of mutans streptococci.


2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sava Matic ◽  
Mirjana Ivanovic ◽  
Predrag Nikolic

Introduction. During orthodontic treatment, there is increased risk of periodontal disease and caries. Therefore these patients must be trained to maintain proper oral hygiene to minimize risks. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of oral hygiene training with different devices as well as a motivation and remotivation in oral hygiene using brochures, verbal methods and tablets for plaque identification. Material and Methods. The study included 80 subjects, both genders, divided in control (20) and experimental groups (60). All examinees in the experimental groups used toothbrush Curaprox CP5460 for oral hygiene. Subjects in experimental group 1 used mouthwash Curasept ADS 205, in the experimental group 2 orthodontic toothbrush CD Ortho 60 and proximal toothbrush Curaprox CPS14 while subjects in experimental group 3 used proximal toothbrush Curaprox CPS14 and mouthwash Curasept ADS 205. All participants were given tablets erythrosine and brochure in which was explained and illustrated the use of the aforementioned means for oral hygiene. Control check ups were conducted at the beginning, after the first, third and sixth month of the preventive program. Results. The values of the examined parameters, plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and gingival bleeding index (GBI), in experimental groups were significantly lower compared to control group (p<0.05). Conclusion. Motivation, compliance and implementation of all preventive procedures proposed by this program, as well as regular controls, contributed in maintaining gingival health during orthodontic treatment.


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