Plaque control importance in orthodontic treatment
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Summary: The growing success of
orthodontic treatments in people of all ages have had a necessary reconsideration in oral health
actions and preventive education in patients who are using these appliances. Clinical evidences
relate the use of fixed orthodontics with a clearly elevation in dental plaque amounts, following
with a cascade of inflammatory and immunological responses involving all periodontal tissues.
Implementation of new technologies in orthodontic appliances and oral health is an important topic
that must be included in the multidisciplinary approach of actual treatments. .Key words:
Orthodontics. Fixed appliances. Dental plaque. Inflammation. Oral hygiene.
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