Oral Hygiene Status among Patients receiving Orthodontic Treatment
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Number of patients seeking orthodontic treatment has increased over years. Orthodontic treatment not only improves functioning of dentition it also aids to esthetic values. However it is related with many complications like oral hygiene, pain etc. Brackets often cause food accumulation and leads to poor oral hygiene. Aim: To evaluate the oral hygiene status among patients receiving orthodontic treatment. Material and method: A total of 60 patients were evaluated, 30 males and 30 females. Age group selected for the study was 12 to 40 years.A Simplified Oral hygiene Index was used to determine oral hygiene status. The Debris index and Calculus index for each patient were determined. A self-administered questionnaire was also used to determine the cleaning measures used frequency of brushing. Results: Sixty orthodontic patients consisting of 30 females (50%) and 30 males (50%) were included in the study. 65% were scored under good oral hygiene status. 53.3% patients reported they brushed twice daily. Use of mouthwash was more common among patients. Conclusion: The studied showed good oral hygiene care among patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Regular oral prophylaxis and continuous motivation can help to maintain good oral hygiene.
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Aniruddh Gandhi, Manjari Gupta
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