Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: During fixed orthodontic treatment inflammatory hyperplasia, gingival recession, attachment loss or gingival overgrowth can occur. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of fixed orthodontic treatment on gingival health in study population.
Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 120 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment of both genders. In all subjects, gingival plaque, visible inflammation and gingival recession was assessed Results: Out of 120 patients, males were 70 and females were 50. The mean gingival plaque in males was 6.21 mm and in females was 5.11 mm, visible inflammation in males was 7.44 mm and in females was 8.52 mm and gingival recession was 0.82 mm in males and 0.71 mm in females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Author found that there was presence of gingival inflammation, gingival plaque and gingival recession in patients during fixed orthodontic treatment.
Key words: Fixed orthodontics, Gingival inflammation, Gingival recession

Corresponding Author: Dr. Nameeta Kaur, Associate Professor, Deptt of Orthodontics , DJ college of Dental Sciences, Ghaziabad, U.P., India

This article may be cited as: Kaur N. Assessment of Effect of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on Gingival Tissue. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2016;4(2):171-173.