ORAL HYGIENE HABIT AMONG FIXED ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT PATIENT

Abstract

Introduction: Uses of fixed orthodontic treatment have become popular recently. The purpose of its use is to correct malposition of teeth in order to normalize the masticatory function and to eliminate the accumulation of food remain between the teeth. These will prevent the formation of caries and any periodontal tissue disease.  Fixed orthodontic treatment patients must routinely maintain their oral hygienes. Objective: To evaluate the level of oral hygiene and practice among orthodontic patients that have fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: This study was an analytical survey with cross-sectional design to know the relationship between oral hygiene habit of students using fixed orthodontic treatment and oral hygiene index in PoltekkesKemenkes Medan. Results: The average of Oral Hygiene Index – Simplified (OHI-S) value of students using fixed appliance (2.68) was still above national target which is £2, and there was a relationship between behavior in tooth brushing of students using fixed appliance and oral hygiene (p<0.02). Conclusions: to get good oral hygiene and to prevent caries formation and periodontal disease patients using fixed orthodontic treatment should maintain their dental health.