The effectivness of chronic gingivites treatment in patients with non-removable orthodontic apparatus according to the results of periodontal tissues index assessment.

Abstract

Background. The risk of chronic gingivitis is increased in patients who undergo orthodontic treatment. It is known that the gingivitis is closely correlated with the level of hygiene. Objective. The study involved 123 orthodontic patients with chronic catarrhal and hypertrophic gingivitis that developed during the first two months of active orthodontic treatment. We chose VITIS OR TНODON TIС (DENTAID INTERNATIONAL, Spain) that contains active ingredients we need to support healthy state of oral cavity. All studied patients were 12–15 years old. Methods. For dental examination we used health indices OHI-S according Greene-Vermillion (1964). Gums bleeding was determined according to a modified SBI index by Muhlemann (1971), inflammation of the gingival margin was assessed by PMA index Parma (1960). Results. Therapeutic treatment consisted of the following: all patients underwent correction of oral hygiene, removal of dental plaque. Vitis ORTHODONTIC was prescribed due to the manufacturer's recommendations: rinse 15 ml for 30 seconds after normal procedures of oral hygiene. Eating or drinking is not recommended during the next 30 minutes after using this product. The results proved a high anti-inflammatory efficacy of the treatment schemes. Conclusions. The complex therapy of early manifestations of inflammation in periodontal had a positive effect on the subjective feelings of patients and health performance rate, gum inflammation and bleeding.