Effectiveness of procedures for the chemical-mechanical control of dental biofilm in orthodontic patients.
OBJECTIVE
Assess the effectiveness of chemical-mechanical control associated with orientation and motivation for the control of dental biofilm in orthodontic patients.


METHODS
Thirty patients between 12 and 21 years of age wearing a fixed orthodontic appliance were divided into three groups. The control group (G1) received orientation regarding oral hygiene. The experimental groups (G2 and G3) received orientation regarding oral hygiene and diet as well as a hygiene kit and mouthwash; the mouthwash given to G2 was a placebo and that given to G3 contained essential oils (Listerine).


RESULTS
In the comparison between T0 and T60, vestibular gingivitis was worse in G1 (p<0.05), with no statistically significant differences regarding lingual gingivitis and biofilm. G2 and G3 exhibited a significant improvement in clinical conditions. In the comparison between groups, G3 had undergone a significantly greater improvement than the other groups.


CONCLUSIONS
The use of the commercial mouthwash, together with mechanical oral hygiene, orientation, and motivation, proved to be adequate conduct for the maintenance of oral health in orthodontic patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The present study contributes toward the maintenance of oral health in patients who wear a fixed orthodontic appliance through the prevention of dental biofilm buildup.
karlamaortodontia@hotmail.com
Karla Magalhães
KM
Alves
Daniela
D
Goursand
Elton Gonçalves
EG
Zenobio
Roberval Almeida
RA
Cruz
D000293:Adolescent; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018441:Biofilms; D002648:Child; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005884:Gingival Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010919:Placebos; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013729:Terpenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D055815:Young Adult
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009067:Mouthwashes; D010919:Placebos; D012459:Salicylates; D013729:Terpenes; C057473:Listerine