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Carious lesions in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
Imtiaz Ahmed1, Saif-ul-Haque, Rozina Nazir
1Department of Orthodontics, Dr Irshat-ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, DOW University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Objective:
To record the newly developing carious lesions in patients receiving fixed orthodontic treatment.
Methods:
A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from January to June 2010. Group A (6 months of treatment) comprised of 45 patients, compared to Group B (12 months of treatment) 45 patients. In both groups no cavitation was present; all carious lesions were filled at the start of orthodontic treatment.
Results:
The frequency of caries increased with the time period rise after orthodontic treatment. Patients after 12 month treatment had more carious lesions than at 6 month; caries activity increases in orthodontic patients.
Conclusion:
Patient motivation to maintain their oral hygiene with the use of fluoride mouthwashes reduces the amount of carious lesions.
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