Salivary pH Changes and Biofilm Formation During Active Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances

Yousef Y. M. Abu Ebaid; Yasemin Bahar Acar

Article Details

Salivary pH Changes and Biofilm Formation During Active Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances

Authors:

Yousef Y. M. Abu Ebaid | Yasemin Bahar Acar

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.334-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001321228

pISSN:

2459-1459

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Abstract:

 Objective: To examine salivary pH changes and the plaque formation in two different orthodontic treatments clinically. Methods: The study sample included 40 patients, who were divided into two groups according to the type of orthodontic appliance: Group CA, n15 clear aligners; Group FT, n25 fixed appliances. Group FT received both metal FTSS and elastic ligatures FTEM for 2 weeks respectively to test the effect of ligature type also. Salivary pH values, plaque index, and plaque percentage were measured at T0 after scaling and polishing and T1 after 2 weeks. pH was measured with a digital caliper HI 2211 pHORP Meter and plaque was identified by a discoloring agent Tri Plaque ID Gel. The Paired t-test, Independent t-test, Anova test and Pearson Correlation tests were used in the statistical analysis. Results: There was significant decrease in salivary pH values after two weeks of metal ligature in FTSS. Plaque index and plaque percentage parameters showed significant incremental changes between groups with the least increase in CA, followed by FTSS and FTEM respectively. Conclusion: Different types of orthodontic treatment and ligatures significantly effected salivary pH and the amount of plaque formation during orthodontic treatment. Aligners had the least effect on salivary pH and plaque formation while fixed treatment with elastic ligature affected the most. Therefore, aligner treatment may be more beneficial for patients with compromised oral hygiene.

 Objective: To examine salivary pH changes and the plaque formation in two different orthodontic treatments clinically. Methods: The study sample included 40 patients, who were divided into two groups according to the type of orthodontic appliance: Group CA, n15 clear aligners; Group FT, n25 fixed appliances. Group FT received both metal FTSS and elastic ligatures FTEM for 2 weeks respectively to test the effect of ligature type also. Salivary pH values, plaque index, and plaque percentage were measured at T0 after scaling and polishing and T1 after 2 weeks. pH was measured with a digital caliper HI 2211 pHORP Meter and plaque was identified by a discoloring agent Tri Plaque ID Gel. The Paired t-test, Independent t-test, Anova test and Pearson Correlation tests were used in the statistical analysis. Results: There was significant decrease in salivary pH values after two weeks of metal ligature in FTSS. Plaque index and plaque percentage parameters showed significant incremental changes between groups with the least increase in CA, followed by FTSS and FTEM respectively. Conclusion: Different types of orthodontic treatment and ligatures significantly effected salivary pH and the amount of plaque formation during orthodontic treatment. Aligners had the least effect on salivary pH and plaque formation while fixed treatment with elastic ligature affected the most. Therefore, aligner treatment may be more beneficial for patients with compromised oral hygiene.

 Objective: To examine salivary pH changes and the plaque formation in two different orthodontic treatments clinically. Methods: The study sample included 40 patients, who were divided into two groups according to the type of orthodontic appliance: Group CA, n15 clear aligners; Group FT, n25 fixed appliances. Group FT received both metal FTSS and elastic ligatures FTEM for 2 weeks respectively to test the effect of ligature type also. Salivary pH values, plaque index, and plaque percentage were measured at T0 after scaling and polishing and T1 after 2 weeks. pH was measured with a digital caliper HI 2211 pHORP Meter and plaque was identified by a discoloring agent Tri Plaque ID Gel. The Paired t-test, Independent t-test, Anova test and Pearson Correlation tests were used in the statistical analysis. Results: There was significant decrease in salivary pH values after two weeks of metal ligature in FTSS. Plaque index and plaque percentage parameters showed significant incremental changes between groups with the least increase in CA, followed by FTSS and FTEM respectively. Conclusion: Different types of orthodontic treatment and ligatures significantly effected salivary pH and the amount of plaque formation during orthodontic treatment. Aligners had the least effect on salivary pH and plaque formation while fixed treatment with elastic ligature affected the most. Therefore, aligner treatment may be more beneficial for patients with compromised oral hygiene.

 Objective: To examine salivary pH changes and the plaque formation in two different orthodontic treatments clinically. Methods: The study sample included 40 patients, who were divided into two groups according to the type of orthodontic appliance: Group CA, n15 clear aligners; Group FT, n25 fixed appliances. Group FT received both metal FTSS and elastic ligatures FTEM for 2 weeks respectively to test the effect of ligature type also. Salivary pH values, plaque index, and plaque percentage were measured at T0 after scaling and polishing and T1 after 2 weeks. pH was measured with a digital caliper HI 2211 pHORP Meter and plaque was identified by a discoloring agent Tri Plaque ID Gel. The Paired t-test, Independent t-test, Anova test and Pearson Correlation tests were used in the statistical analysis. Results: There was significant decrease in salivary pH values after two weeks of metal ligature in FTSS. Plaque index and plaque percentage parameters showed significant incremental changes between groups with the least increase in CA, followed by FTSS and FTEM respectively. Conclusion: Different types of orthodontic treatment and ligatures significantly effected salivary pH and the amount of plaque formation during orthodontic treatment. Aligners had the least effect on salivary pH and plaque formation while fixed treatment with elastic ligature affected the most. Therefore, aligner treatment may be more beneficial for patients with compromised oral hygiene.

Article Details

Salivary pH Changes and Biofilm Formation During Active Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances

Authors:

Yousef Y. M. Abu Ebaid | Yasemin Bahar Acar

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.334-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001321228

pISSN:

2459-1459

Orthodontic appliances

corrective orthodontics

saliva

dental plaque

Issues

Article Details

Salivary pH Changes and Biofilm Formation During Active Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners and Fixed Appliances

Authors: Yousef Y. M. Abu Ebaid | Yasemin Bahar Acar

Publisher: Marmara University

Main Topics: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Journal: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.334-340

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001321228

pISSN: 2459-1459

Orthodontic appliances

corrective orthodontics

saliva

dental plaque

Issues

Authors:

Yousef Y. M. Abu Ebaid | Yasemin Bahar Acar

Publisher:

Marmara University

Main Topics:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Journal:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.334-340

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001321228

pISSN:

2459-1459