Bacterial colonization of removable orthodontic appliances

Abstract

Currently, orthodontic treatment represents an interest in biological and microbiological changes at the level of orthodontic devices. This paper presents a synthesis of an investigation into the existence of scientific evidence supporting the hypothesis that the presence of orthodontic appliances influences the oral microflora. The study was carried out in the Paediatric Dentistry Department of the Victor Babeș Timișoara University of Medicine and Pharmacy in the time interval 01.09.2021-01.03.2022, the patients being users of removable orthodontic appliances. Orthodontic appliances significantly influence the oral microflora, independent of the type of appliance, although removable appliances have been shown to have a lower impact on bacteria compared to fixed appliances. Orthodontic appliances are currently considered niches with bacteria, which determine the difficulty of performing oral hygiene, having a direct impact on the development of oral microflora at the level of saliva and supragingival dental plaque