scholarly journals Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of Stabilised Periodontal Patients Undergoing Early Stage of Orthodontic Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-107
Author(s):  
Asma Alhusna Abang Abdullah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Prospective Clinical Study ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Oral Microbiota ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Orthodontic treatment may affect the equilibrium of oral microbiota which plays a major role in aetiology of periodontal disease. This prospective clinical study aimed to assess the periodontal health and microbiological profile of healthy (Group 1) and stabilised periodontal (Group 2) patients throughout three months of orthodontic treatment. Upper and lower fixed orthodontic appliances were bonded. Periodontal health was assessed using plaque score (PS), bleeding on probing (BOP) and pocket depth (PD). 29 sites were taken for subgingival plaque sampling. Plaque samples were inoculated on Trypticase Soy Blood Agar (TSBA) and Trypticase Soy Bacitracin Vancomycin (TSBV) agar for assessment of aerobe, anaerobe, black pigmented bacteria (BPB) and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. All the measurements were taken before bonding (T0), 1 week (T1), 1 month (T2) and 3 months post-bonding (T3). Generally, periodontal health in both groups were almost similar. After 1 week, the number of aerobes was significantly higher in Group 1 (88%) while the anaerobes were significantly higher in Group 2 (45%). A. actinomycetemcomitans was higher in Group 1 at T0 and T1 but was significantly higher in Group 2 at T3. BPB was minimal at all time with no significant difference. Thus, during the first 3-month of orthodontic treatment, there were significant changes in the number of aerobes-anaerobes in both healthy and stabilised periodontal patients. Pathogenic bacteria would increase during early treatment of orthodontics.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial resistance of bacterial strains in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with and without fixed appliances

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno Andrade Pellissari ◽  
Gabriela Sergini Pereira Sabino ◽  
Roberto Nepomuceno de Souza Lima ◽  
Rogério Heládio Lopes Motta ◽  
Selly Sayuri Suzuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Bacterial Resistance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

ABSTRACT Objectives To identify microorganisms isolated from patients wearing fixed orthodontic appliances and to evaluate the resistance of isolated bacterial strains to different antimicrobials. Materials and Methods Seventeen healthy patients wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance (group 1) and six nonwearers (group 2, control group) were evaluated. The biofilm that formed around the orthodontic brackets was collected, and the samples were then plated in a chromogenic medium (chromIDT, bioMérieux). Colony-forming units (CFUs) were isolated and inoculated in blood-agar medium. Automated biochemical tests (VITEK 2, bioMérieux) were carried out to identify the genus and species of the microorganisms and the resistance provided by 43 drugs (37 antibacterial and 6 antifungal). Results The most prevalent microbial genera identified in group 1 were Streptococcus (24.0%), Staphylococcus (20.0%), Enterobacter (12.0%), Geobacillus (12.0%), and Candida (12.0%), and the most frequent species were Enterobacter cloacae complex (13.6%) and Staphylococcus hominis (13.6%). In group 2, the most prevalent genera were Streptococcus (57.1%), Staphylococcus (14.2%), Sphingomonas (14.2%), and Enterobacter (14.2%). With regard to antimicrobial resistance, 14 of 19 (74%) isolated bacterial strains were found to be resistant to at least 1 of the tested antimicrobials. Conclusions The findings of the present study suggest that patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances have a more complex biofilm with a higher level of bacterial resistance.

Retention period in children with crossbite

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-121
Author(s):  
V. M. Vodolatsky ◽  
R. S. Makatov
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Retention Period ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Transversal Plane ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Group 1

Relevance. Crossbite is a deformation of the dentoskeletal system in the horizontal (transversal) plane, and it results from a discrepancy between the width of the upper and lower dental arches in the anterior or posterior dentition.Crossbite can arise as an isolated condition, and then it is an independent de-formation of the dentoskeletal system. In some cases, a crossbite is combined with a wrong arch-to-arch relationship in the sagittal and vertical planes.The aim was to analyze the duration of the retention period in children with crossbite after the orthodontic treatment.Materials and methods. We orthodontically treated 18 children with crossbite aged 7 to 18 years. All patients were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 included 14 children from 7 to 14 years old with unilateral crossbite (right-sided – 6, left-sided – 8). Group 2 included 4 children from 9 to 18 years old with bilateral crossbite. All 18 children had a buccal crossbite. All patients underwent orthodontic treatment with removable and fixed orthodontic appliances.Results. The retention period after the orthodontic treatment of crossbite lasted 6-9 months.Conclusions. The analysis demonstrated that the retention period after the orthodontic treatment in children with crossbite averaged 6-9 months. The design characteristics of the or-thodontic appliances did not affect the duration of the retention period in children with crossbite.

scholarly journals Relationship between orthodontic treatment and gingival health: A retrospective study

2014 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 373-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Boke ◽  
Cagri Gazioglu ◽  
Sevil Akkaya ◽  
Murat Akkaya
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Lower Incisor ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Relationship

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.

scholarly journals Effect of oral hygiene training on the plaque control in patients undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances

2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sava Matic ◽  
Mirjana Ivanovic ◽  
Predrag Nikolic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Preventive Program ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Experimental Group

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.

scholarly journals Postoperative Stability of Patients Undergoing Orthognathic Surgery with Orthodontic Treatment Using Clear Aligners: A Preliminary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11216
Author(s):  
Chiho Moon ◽  
George K. Sándor ◽  
Edward Chengchuan Ko ◽  
Yong-Deok Kim
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Period ◽  
Orthognathic Surgery ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Fixed Appliance ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Clear Aligner

Backgrond: Until now, there have been many studies on the postoperative stability of orthognathic patients treated with traditional fixed orthodontic appliances. Recently, the use of clear aligners as orthodontic appliances has increased in orthodontic treatment for aesthetic and patient convenience. The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate the stability and characteristics of patients undergoing orthognathic surgery using clear aligners. Patients and Methods: This study was performed on patients who underwent orthognathic surgery by one surgeon at Pusan National University Dental Hospital from April 2017 to August 2021. A comparative study was conducted on five patients treated with clear aligners during orthodontic treatment and ten patients treated with traditional fixed appliances as a control group. Postoperative skeletal changes and recurrence were evaluated by cone beam computed tomography and lateral cephalometric radiographs taken two days postoperatively and six months postoperatively. Several measurement variables were used to confirm the presence or absence of recurrence, preoperative and postoperative orthodontic treatment period, and the number of extracted teeth. Results: Postoperative stability for six months after surgery was not significantly different between the clear aligner group and the traditional fixed appliance group. The preoperative orthodontic treatment period was also shorter in the clear aligner group, and the number of extracted premolar teeth and impacted teeth were also fewer in the clear aligner group, but there was no significant difference. Conclusions: Orthodontic treatment using clear aligners continues to develop, and it is believed that there is no limit to what can be accomplished during orthodontic surgery accompanied by clear aligners.

scholarly journals Periodontal health knowledge and awareness among subjects with fixed orthodontic appliance

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 40.e1-40.e9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham S. Abu Alhaija ◽  
Eman M. Al-Saif ◽  
Dafi Q. Taani
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Gingival Recession ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
High Level

Abstract Objective: To report on periodontal health knowledge and awareness among orthodontic patients and to investigate the effect of age, attitude and duration of orthodontic treatment on periodontal health awareness among orthodontic patients. Methods: A total of 297 orthodontics patient (90 males, 207 females) with mean age of 17.7 ± 5.0 years (older then 18 years = 119, 18 years or younger = 178) were included in this study. Subjects were currently wearing upper and lower fixed orthodontic appliances for an mean period of 12.55 ± 10.86 months (less than or equal to 18 months = 231, more than 18 months = 66). Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire (demographic characteristics, subjects’ awareness toward their periodontal health, periodontal knowledge among orthodontic patient and patients’ attitude toward orthodontic treatment regarding periodontal health) and clinical periodontal examination. Results: Periodontal knowledge was poor among orthodontic patients in relation to dental plaque. Only 24 subjects (8%) correctly answered knowledge-related questions. Adult orthodontic patients reported negative attitude toward fixed orthodontic treatment in respect to periodontal health (p<0.001). Duration of orthodontic treatment negatively affected subjects’ attitude toward fixed orthodontic treatment (p<0.01). The majority of subjects were in the high level of awareness group (64%). Orthodontic patients’ awareness toward their periodontal health during fixed orthodontic treatment was affected by attitude scores (p=0.005), number of teeth with gingival recession (p=0.041), Gingival Index (p=0.000), duration of treatment (p=0.047) and age (p=0.008). Conclusions: Periodontal health knowledge among orthodontic patients was poor. Orthodontic patients’ awareness of their periodontal health was moderate and was affected by age, attitude and duration of orthodontic treatment.

scholarly journals Comparison of personality traits, attitude toward orthodontic treatment, and pain perception and experience before and after orthodontic treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham S. Abu Alhaija ◽  
Mona A. Abu Nabaa ◽  
Emad F. Al Maaitah ◽  
Mahmoud K. Al-Omairi
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Pain Score ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

ABSTRACT Objective:  To compare personality traits, attitude toward orthodontic treatment, and pain perception and experience before and after orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods:  One hundred subjects (50 male and 50 female) were included in this study. The mean (SD) age was 17.5 (2.05) years at T1 and 19.15 (2.32) years at T2. The instruments for data collection were questionnaires that included assessment of patients' personality traits, attitudes toward orthodontic treatment, and pain perception/experience. Subjects completed the questionnaires at two different times: before orthodontic treatment (T1) and after fixed orthodontic treatment (T2). Subjects were treated by fixed orthodontic appliances for an average (SD) period of 18.64 (0.35) months. Paired sample t-test and chi-square test were used to detect any differences. Results:  Significant changes in personality traits were detected after orthodontic treatment irrespective of gender. Neuroticism, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness scores were improved (P &lt; .001). A positive attitude toward orthodontic treatment was reported at T1 (4.31 [±1.26]) and improved at T2 (3.98 [±1.16]) irrespective of gender (P &lt; .05). The average (SD) expected pain score (T1) was 4.73 (1.88) and the average (SD) experienced pain score (T2) was 4.63 (1.58). Significant difference in the expected and experienced pain scores was not detected (P  =  .11). Conclusions:  Personality traits and attitude toward orthodontic treatment improved after orthodontic treatment. Reported actual pain experience during orthodontic treatment was similar to that expected before treatment.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Remineralisation Products Efficiency in Incipient Caries Lesions Adjacent to the Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (8) ◽  
pp. 2873-2878
Author(s):  
Galina Pancu ◽  
Gianina Iovan ◽  
Simona Stoleriu ◽  
Nicoleta Tofan ◽  
Antonia Moldovanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Orthodontic Therapy ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Incipient Caries ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Mouth Rinsing ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Control Samples ◽  
Group 1

The aim of the study is to asses, by using microhardness technique, the remineralization effect of some products used in the treatment of early dental caries adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances. The study was performed on a group of 32 patients receiving fixed orthodontic therapy. The patients were randomly divided in two groups, accordingly to the administered preventive protocol: in group 1 (control) toothpaste Splat Professional Biocalcium (without fluoride) was applied twice a day; in group 2 (study group) toothpaste and mouthwash Vitis anticaries with natrium monofluorophosphate 1450 ppm F, respectively 226 ppm F, twice a day were used. After 60 days, the extraction of premolars was made and the preparation of the samples was done. The microhardness analysis was performed using the device CV 400 DAT (Namicon). The analysis of the results found lower microhardness for the samples submitted to brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and rinsing with fluoridated mouthwash solution, comparing to control (samples submitted only to brushing with non-fluoridated toothpaste). The conclusions of this study confirm the effectiveness of a proper prophylactic protocol (toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste, mouth rinsing with fluoridated mouthwashes) associated to the fixed orthodontics therapy, in the prevention of the early enamel demineralization onset adjacent to brackets.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Changes in Oral Hygiene Habits among Adolescents Receiving Orthodontic Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Petrauskiene ◽  
Natalia Wanczewska ◽  
Egle Slabsinskiene ◽  
Gintare Zemgulyte
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Risk Indicator ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Orthodontic Patients ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

The prevalence of malocclusion and a need for orthodontic treatment is high. Orthodontic appliances increase biofilm accumulation by expanding plaque retention sites. The aim of this study was to investigate the self-reported changes in oral hygiene habits among adolescents receiving orthodontic treatment. A cross-sectional study of 291 patients aged 10–17 years (mean (M) = 12.98; standard deviation (SD) = 2.36) was conducted in the Department of Orthodontics, Lithuanian University of Medical Sciences (LSMU) Hospital (Kaunas, Lithuania) during the fall semester (October–January) of the 2017/2018 study year. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire covered background information, experience of orthodontic treatment, oral hygiene habits and the seeking of professional dental care. Statistical data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22. To establish relationships between categorical variables, Chi-squared tests (χ2) were used. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was set to indicate statistically significant difference. The univariate logistic regression analysis evaluated the probability of an event given a certain risk indicator, including odds ratio (OR) and its confidence interval (95% CI). Associations were found between the usage of auxiliary measures (OR = 1.797 (1.118–2.887), p = 0.015), tongue cleaning (OR = 1.712 (1.059–2.767), p = 0.028), mouth rinsing after meals (OR = 1.707 (1.048–2.781), p = 0.032) and experience of orthodontic treatment, respectively. More orthodontic patients underwent professional oral hygiene regularly than non-orthodontic patients (p = 0.024). More patients with fixed orthodontic appliances reported significantly changed oral hygiene habits, while more orthodontic patients with removable appliances did not change their oral hygiene habits.

Oral Hygiene Status among Orthodontic Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatin Awartani ◽  
Farhad Atassi
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Dental Hygienist ◽  
Maintenance Program ◽  
Fixed Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Orthodontic Patients

Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Methods and Materials The following indices were used to evaluate the oral hygiene status of patients in orthodontic treatment: gingival bleeding index (GBI), plaque index (PI), and ortho-plaque index (OPI). A self-administrated questionnaire was prepared covering oral hygiene practice, oral hygiene cleaning aids, and number of visits to a dental hygienist. Results Fifty patients (15–30 years old) were selected for the study from among the orthodontic patients treated at the King Saud University College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Results showed that the PI and OPI were high with mean scores of 65.24 (SD 16.43) and 53.56 (SD 8.74) respectively, while the average GBI was a much lower value at 19.14 (SD 7.95). No significant difference was observed between male and female patients for the PI (p=0.925) and for the OPI (p=0.072), but a significant difference was observed for the GBI at the 5 percent significance level (p=0.033). The result of OPI showed that 20 (40 percent) of the patients had fair oral hygiene, whereas 30 (60 percent) had poor oral hygiene. Only 16 (32 percent) of the participants reported visiting the dental hygienist during their orthodontic treatment, while the remaining 34 (68 percent) did not. Conclusion The oral home care of the orthodontic patients surveyed was not at an optimal level, which indicated the need to establish an oral hygiene maintenance program. Clinical Significance Inadequate oral home care among orthodontic patients may make them more prone to develop gingivitis during orthodontic treatment. It is, therefore, essential that oral hygiene instructions and a hygiene maintenance program not be overlooked during orthodontic treatment. Citation Atassi F, Awartani F. Oral Hygiene Status among Orthodontic Patients. J Contemp Dent Pract [Internet]. 2010 July; 11(4):025-032. Available from: http://www.thejcdp.com/journal/ view/volume11-issue4-atassi

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