New method of index estimation of oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces

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Correction of the pathological position of teeth by means of braces has become more and more popular in recent years. Therefore it is very important to focus patients’ attention not only on timely access to the orthodontist, but also maintain good oral hygiene. It’s good oral hygiene within the period of orthodontic treatment that allows to achieve the best aesthetic result. The aim of our work was to determine the level of oral hygiene in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. A 1% solution of methylene blue was used as the indicator of plaque on teeth. 120 people (78 women and 42 men) with teeth malposition, undergoing treatment at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of SamSMU were examined. Satisfactory conditions of oral hygiene was found in 41% (49 people) of patients with braces, good conditions in 29% (35 people), unsatisfactory conditions in 21% (25 people), and poor quality of hygiene in 9% of the patients (11 people). This information indicates that the majority of patients follow orthodontist’s recommendations about toothbrushing, but the presence of orthodontic equipment significantly complicates this manipulation. Therefore such patients are recommended to use additional devices for removing plaque from hard-to-reach areas, as well as professional oral hygiene at least once every 3-4 months.

oral hygiene, orthodontics, oral hygiene, bracket system

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Samara State Medical University

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Email: juliaparfey@yandex.ru

Resident of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Russian Federation, Samara

Samara State Medical University

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Russian Federation, Samara

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