Gingival response to relief and non relief removable orthodontic appliances
Abstract The gingival state of thirty seven young patients (mean age 11.6 years) wearing simple removable orthodontic appliances was assessed and followed at monthly intervals for 3 months. For 17 of the patients, intentional relief of the appliance was carried out in the upper right area. Stat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Arabic |
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University of Mosul, College of Dentistry
2005-04-01
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| Series: | Al-Rafidain Dental Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://rden.mosuljournals.com/pdf_45487_c25546149a88d7f1db3ec5b9144f1e9f.html |
| Summary: | Abstract
The gingival state of thirty seven young patients (mean
age 11.6 years) wearing simple removable orthodontic appliances
was assessed and followed at monthly intervals for 3
months. For 17 of the patients, intentional relief of the appliance
was carried out in the upper right area. Statistically, the
plaque index levels were similar in both “relief” and “non relief”
groups and reached a similar score at 2 and 3 months.
The gingival index was significantly higher in the “relief” group. |
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| ISSN: | 1812-1217 1998-0345 |