The incidence of bacteremia after orthodontic banding.
This investigation assessed the incidence of bacteremia after orthodontic banding. Thirty adult volunteers with good oral health, who were not at risk from bacterial endocarditis, were included in this study. An orthodontic band was placed on a first molar of each subject. Venous blood samples were taken before, and 1 to 2 minutes after the molar band was fitted. Microbiologic tests performed on the blood samples revealed a comparatively low incidence of bacteremia (10%) after orthodontic banding.
McLaughlin
J O
JO
Division of Orthodontics, School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Coulter
W A
WA
Coffey
A
A
Burden
D J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D001769:Blood; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D005260:Female; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D010512:Periodontal Index