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Oral hygiene program for orthodontic patients.

S C Yeung1, S Howell, P Fahey

  • 1Dental Clinical School, Westmead Hospital, Australia.

American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics : Official Publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, Its Constituent Societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
|September 1, 1989
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Summary

An intensive oral hygiene program significantly improved gingival health in adolescent orthodontic patients. The program enhanced plaque control and reduced gingival inflammation, though probing depths remained unchanged.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontology

Background:

  • Adolescent orthodontic patients often experience compromised gingival and periodontal health due to plaque accumulation.
  • Effective oral hygiene practices are crucial for mitigating these risks during orthodontic treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a structured oral hygiene program on the gingival and periodontal health of adolescent orthodontic patients.
  • To compare the effectiveness of the program against standard oral hygiene practices.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled clinical study involving 62 adolescent orthodontic patients.
  • An experimental group received a 4-week intensive oral hygiene program including education and plaque control instruction.
  • A control group did not receive the specialized program.

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Main Results:

  • A general trend of improved gingival health was observed across the study population.
  • The experimental group showed significantly lower scores in bleeding index, gingival index, and plaque index compared to the control group.
  • No significant differences in probing depths were found between the groups before or after the study.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive oral hygiene program can significantly enhance gingival health and plaque control in adolescent orthodontic patients.
  • While the program improves soft tissue health, it does not appear to affect probing depths within the study period.