PURPOSE The relationship between unhealthy body mass index (BMI) and adherence to orthodontic treatment with removable appliances has not previously been evaluated. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to quantify the association between BMI and wear time of removable orthodontic appliances and to evaluate BMI changes during orthodontic treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Fifty-three normal-weig...

The aim of the study was to investigate the periodontal and microbiological status of patient undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: In this study, plaque samples were collected from 12 patients at baseline, four monthly visits during orthodontic treatment and at 30 days after removal of the appliance. A benzoyl-DL-arginine-naphthylamide (BANA) test was performed to identify the perio...

Abstract Using a new polyolefin material without impressions and models, fifty-two mouthguards were fabricated at chairside by dental professional. Patient acceptance, operator assessment, mouthguard retention fabrication time assessed. The study demonstrated the practicality of custom-made over fixed orthodontic appliances recommends procedure as useful adjunct to practice.

Orthodontic appliances serve as different impact zones and modify microbial adherence and colonization, acting as foreign reserves and possible sources of infection. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of fixed orthodontic appliances on the growth and adherence of microorganisms in oral flora which are Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Candida albicans. Sixt...

This study aimed to determine the nickel (Ni), and chromium (Cr) ions amounts investigate their potential effects on thyroid hormones in patients' saliva who were receiving treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA). In this study, 42 FOA volunteers participated, all samples obtained from a specialized center for manufacturing orthodontics Bab Al-Moadham, Baghdad, Iraq. According finding...