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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO KNOW THE EFFECTS OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT ON PERIODONTAL HEALTH

Dr Lubna Arshad Azam Raja, Dr. Shumaila Ishaq, Dr. Muntaha Tariq

Objective: Oral hygiene importance is always strengthening to halt any additional periodontal disease. In oral hygiene absence, plaque collection in the components of the orthodontic device leads to the destruction of periodontal tissues. It is difficult to maintain oral hygiene due to the wide area of the coated teeth and the complicated structure of the orthodontic devices. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of orthodontic treatment of periodontal health of young patients. Methodology: This was an observational study done at In the Dental department of Shalimar Medical college Lahore form February 2019 to April 2019. There were 50 patients selected in this study. Simple random sampling method was used in this study. Periodontal examination was done after gradual period. To evaluate the periodontal status of indexed teeth CPITN (community periodontal index for treatment need) was done. Chi square test and SPSS version 16 were used to compare data and for analysis purpose. Results: Out of 50 patients, there were 32 (64%) males and 18 (36%) females. Mean age of our patients was 25 years, ranging from 15 – 35 years. CPITN score increases at the end of treatment or during treatment. P value of “0’ indicates a significant association between Intra-Ortho and Post Ortho treatment which revealed that there is progress of periodontal disease. The disruption of periodontal tissue has increased in patients from the onset of orthodontic treatment to the end of treatment. The results showed that patients who received orthodontic treatment showed minimal periodontal disease symptoms with best oral hygiene. There is no direct relationship between Pre-Ortho and Post-Ortho treatment. Conclusion: There is progress of periodontal disease. The disruption of periodontal tissue has increased in patients from the onset of orthodontic treatment to the end of treatment. The results showed that patients who received orthodontic treatment showed minimal periodontal disease symptoms with best oral hygiene. There is no direct relationship between Pre-Ortho and Post-Ortho treatment. Key words: orthodontic treatment, periodontal health, community periodontal index for treatment.

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