Effect of professional oral hygiene measures on the periodontal health of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023), Original Research Article
Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023)

Effect of professional oral hygiene measures on the periodontal health of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment

Original Research Article
Published 2023-04-01
Nidhi Giri
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Dhirendra Kumar Giri
Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
Anand Acharya
Associate Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal
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Keywords

Bonded bracket
Plaque index
Gingival index
Oral hygiene measures

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Giri, N., Giri, D. K., & Acharya, A. (2023). Effect of professional oral hygiene measures on the periodontal health of patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 12(1), 32–39. Retrieved from https://jkmc.com.np/ojs3/index.php/journal/article/view/1202
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Abstract

Background: Plaque accumulate on orthodontic appliances when proper oral hygiene is not maintained, leading to destruction of periodontal tissues. Good oral hygiene during fixed orthodontic therapy will prevent periodontal disease, whi

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