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Comparison Of Periodontal Health Of Orthodontic And Non-Orthodontic Patients
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Comparison Of Periodontal Health Of Orthodontic And Non-Orthodontic Patients
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: To compare the periodontal health status among orthodontic and non-orthodontic groups aged between 14-30years of both genders.Study design And Setting: This comparative cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Orthodontics andPeriodontics from January 2019-till June 2019 at dental Hospital of Bahria Dental College Karachi.Methodology: Those patients aged 14-30 under orthodontics treatment for about 3 months and were able to give consentwere included in the study. Periodontal status among both groups (65 orthodontics and 65 non orthodontic) patients wasevaluated with the help of CPITN probe on index teeth.To assess the oral hygiene status; the questionnaire was formulatedregarding the use and frequency of toothbrush; use of interdental cleaners such as interdental brush, use of mouthwash,use of tongue cleaners and dental appointments. A single observer from periodontics department was appointed forobservation and...
