PREVALENCE OF ANAEROBIC MICROBIOTA IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS – SCOPING REVIEW Original research

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Published: Jun 30, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i2.155
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anaerobes, red complex bacteria, orthodontic appliance

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Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan
Professor, Department of Orthodontics Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals Chennai - 600103
Vidhya Selvaraj
Senior Lecturer,Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai
Arvindh Kathir
Post graduate,Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai
Samala Abhinaya
Post Graduate, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai
Rajalakshmi Thakshinamoorthy
Post Graduate, Department of Orthodontics, Sri Venkateswara Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai

Abstract

Introduction: Various appliances used in orthodontic treatment behave as plaque retentive sites which can harbor anaerobic microorganisms and this may be associated with a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases or induce a variety of other conditions. There are contrary reports regarding the increased load of anaerobes during orthodontic treatment. This review aims to analyze the orthodontic literature regarding the prevalence of anaerobes before, during and after orthodontic treatment.
Objective: To analyze the literature on the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota and its relationship with orthodontics by using the keywords “anaerobes” OR “anaerobic microbiome” OR “red complex bacteria” AND “orthodontic” OR “fixed appliance”.The Pubmed and Embase databases were searched till January 2022.
Results: Orthodontic treatment increases the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota especially the orange and red complex bacteria. The removal of orthodontic appliances has shown a significant reduction in plaque along with the corresponding anaerobic pathogens.
Conclusion: Proper maintenance of good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is essential to reduce the anaerobic microbial load, thus diminishing the risk of periodontal problems.

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Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan, Vidhya Selvaraj, Arvindh Kathir, Samala Abhinaya, & Rajalakshmi Thakshinamoorthy. (2022). PREVALENCE OF ANAEROBIC MICROBIOTA IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS – SCOPING REVIEW: Original research. International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation, 13(2), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i2.155
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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2022): International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation
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