IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9356
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IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (IJODR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the more...Original Article
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Volume : 8, Issue : 3, Year : 2022
Article Page : 185-191
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2022.032
Abstract
Introduction: Prevention of unwanted post-treatment changes remains one of the biggest challenges in orthodontics. Retention using removable appliance is important, which can alter the oral hygiene and oral microbial flora, overall increase in the Streptococcus mutans can lead to caries formation which can lead to a missing tooth that can spoil the overall appearance of the patient.
Materials and Methods: 24 post orthodontic subjects were divided in to two groups and group I was given Essix retainer and Group II was given Hawleys Retainer, Supra gingival plaque collected and bacterial colony count done using digital colony counter OHI-S and PI are recorded at T0 (start of treatment) T1 (30 days) T2 (60 days).
Result: Essix group has a significant increase in the streptococcus mutans count OHI-S and PI scores are higher for hawleys retainer group.
Conclusion: This study advocates the use of a better appliance which along with aesthetics can also ensure better oral hygiene Care should be taken to provide detailed hygiene instructions for both appliance and teeth.
Keywords: Essix retainer, Hawleys retainer, Periodontal evaluation, Streptococcus mutans, Oral hygiene
How to cite : Kumar R, Misra V, Joshi D, Yadav A, Attri S, Johnson S, Post orthodontic periodontal evaluation of patients with different removable retainers: Hawleys Vs Essix. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2022;8(3):185-191
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