Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Namitha Nanu
namithananu@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Fixed orthodontic appliances are associated with increased risk of plaque accumulation, bacterial colonization, and gingival inflammation. Oral-hygiene measures are hampered by fixed orthodontic appliances which consequently increases the accumulation of bacterial plaque as brackets, archwires, and other appliance components are both a focus for plaque accumulation and obstruction to plaque removal, thereby promoting gingivitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three bracket types on periodontal status. Material and Method: Periodontal status was compared among patients treated with MBT, Self-ligating and Lingual brackets. The periodontal parameters used in the study were plaque index, gingival index and bleeding on probing. Results: The results of this study showed that periodontal status showed more deterioration in the MBT group followed by lingual group and it was found to be least in the self ligating group. Conclusion: The use of MBT and lingual appliances promotes significant clinical alterations of the plaque index, gingival index and bleeding on probing compared to self ligating brackets.Self ligating brackets with a much lower amount of colonization of  plaque is preferable over conventional and lingual brackets and they also reduced risk of deterioration of periodontal health.

Keywords: MBT, SLB, lingual orthodontic appliance.