title: Periodontal and microbiological changes associated with the placement of orthodontic appliances. A review.
abstract: This review examines specific aspects of orthodontic treatment and periodontal health, namely the effects of orthodontic banded attachments on periodontal disease and more specifically the microflora found around the gingival margins. This review highlights critical developments in orthodontic techniques and microbiological advances which have helped clarify the interrelationships between orthodontic appliances and periodontal disease. Suggestions as to how these may be modified are made, as well as targeting specific areas for research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Atack
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Addy
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004463:Ecology; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control