PMID: 11902611Mar 21, 2002Paper

Effect of a hydrophobic tooth coating on gingival health, mutans streptococci, and enamel demineralization in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
Ann-Charlott FornellSvante Twetman

Abstract

The effect of an anti-adhesive enamel coating on plaque accumulation, gingival health, and enamel demineralization was evaluated in 39 adolescents undergoing treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances using a prospective split-mouth design. Immediately after bracket insertion, the polymer was randomly applied after enamel etching to the buccal surfaces of the teeth in the left or right upper quadrant, leaving the opposite quadrant as an untreated control (218 test and 216 control teeth). Reapplications were carried out every 3rd month during the course or the study. The following data were collected at baseline and at designated follow-ups: visible plaque index, total viable counts and proportion of mutans streptococci in plaque samples, gingival bleeding index, and amount of gingival crevicular fluid. The incidence of enamel demineralization adjacent to the appliances was scored clinically at the termination of the orthodontic treatment. The observation time ranged from 6-24 months, during which the participants used fluoride rinses and toothpaste daily. A slightly impaired gingival health and increased levels or mutans streptococci compared with baseline was disclosed during the treatment. Five subjects showed enamel deminer...Continue Reading

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