Publication details
Dentální hygiena u ortodontických pacientů
| Title in English | Dental hygiene in orthodontic patients |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2014 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Ortodoncie |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Web | http://www.orthodont-cz.cz |
| Field | ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology |
| Keywords | dental hygiene; dental biofilm; gingivitis |
| Description | Aims: The study purpose was to determine the level ofdental hygieně in orthodontic patients sent by dentists. Material and methods: The sample of 98 patients replied to two questionnaires: the first questionnaire was filledin before the adjustment of orthodontic appliance, the secondone was filledin during the orthodontic treatment. The patients underwent examination of their oral hygiene, and they were instructed how to maintain hygiene. Results: The results of index analyses (PBI, API, QHI) suggest that most patients coming from dentists lack the sufficient level of dental hygieně. 72% of the patients included in the study stated that they never underwent instruction in hygiene maintaining, in spite of the fact that 97% of them wouldlike to be educated about the effects. In the questionnaire all patients stated that they got used to the recommended equipment very well, only one patient did not learn the technique. 99% of patients reported positive changes after the instruction. Only 12% of patients had problems with cleaning of the fixed appliance. Conclusion: Often the patients coming from their general dentists are not sufficiently prepared with regard to oral hygiene. Therefore it is necessary to secure the instruction in dental hygieně before the orthodontic treatment. After practical instruction the level of dental hygiene increases. |