Periodontal status of Pakistani orthodontic patients

AUTOR(ES)

MOOSA, Yousuf, HAN, Ling Na, SAFDAR, Jawad, SHEIKH, Omair Ahmed, PAN, Ya Ping

FONTE

Braz. oral res.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

07/07/2015

RESUMO

The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the periodontal status of orthodontic patients and non-orthodontic patients, aged 15–28 years, of both genders. The cross-sectional study included 100 orthodontic and 100 non-orthodontic patients evaluated using a Community Periodontal Index for Treatment Need (CPITN) probe on the index teeth. A questionnaire was distributed to the participants to assess and evaluate the use of oral hygiene aids. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 17, and various comparisons were performed using the chi-square test. The study revealed that there was a statistically significant association in CPITN scores between the orthodontic and non-orthodontic patients (p < 0.01). The study showed that patients undergoing orthodontic treatment have increased plaque accumulation and probing depth resulting in periodontal tissue destruction. Proper oral hygiene practices and interdental aids should be employed to control plaque.

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