Periodontal disease in adolescents with orthodontic treatment

Abstract

Introduction: an observational descriptive study was performed since September of 2019 to May of 2021. Objective: determ the state of periodontal health in teenagers with orthodontics treatment. Methodology: The objective population of study was conformed of 107 adolescents of Fernando Mederos y Héroes de Bolivia Secondary School of Güines in Mayabeque Province, and an interrogatory and a buccal exam was carried out. To collect the dates a spread was made, and the results were presented in tables. The statistical analysis was made using contingency tables trough x² docile and to obtain significant differences the Duncan Multiple Comparative Docile was applied. Result: the Orthodontics appliance negative influence in the appearance of periodontal disease was concluded and the female teenagers of 14 years old were the most affected. Conclusion: the fibromatous gingivitis predominated, and the most severe cases were related with the poor dent gingival brushing and     fixed    techniques. The illness was presented with more frequency between 7 to 12 months after to start the orthodontics treatment. General study area: teaching dental clinic. Specific study area: periodontics consultation. Type of study: original article