Comparison Of Periodontal Health Of Orthodontic And Non-Orthodontic Patients

Objective: To compare the periodontal health status among orthodontic and non-orthodontic groups aged between 14-30years of both genders.Study design And Setting: This comparative cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Orthodontics andPeriodontics from January 2019-till June 2019 at dental Hospital of Bahria Dental College Karachi.Methodology: Those patients aged 14-30 under orthodontics treatment for about 3 months and were able to give consentwere included in the study. Periodontal status among both groups (65 orthodontics and 65 non orthodontic) patients wasevaluated with the help of CPITN probe on index teeth. To assess the oral hygiene status; the questionnaire was formulatedregarding the use and frequency of toothbrush; use of interdental cleaners such as interdental brush, use of mouthwash,use of tongue cleaners and dental appointments. A single observer from periodontics department was appointed forobservation and record data of patients coming to orthodontic department and to carry out a clinical examination. The datawas scrutinized using SPSS 23, and using the chi-square test various other comparisons were performed.Results: Statistically significant association was observed in CPITN scores between the orthodontic and non-orthodonticpatients (p < 0.05). Patients who underwent orthodontic treatment had increased plaque accumulation and probing depthwhich resulted in periodontal tissue destruction.Conclusion: It was concluded that the periodontal condition of ortho patients was deteriorating as compare to non orthopatient. There was no noticeable attachment loss found that could lead to mobility of the tooth and its loss.