Dental education of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

The most effective method in acquiring a beautiful smile and even dentition is the use of a non-removable orthodontic technique – a bracket system. The number of adult patients using a bracket system as an orthodontic treatment is steadily increasing every year. In the process of long-term orthodontic treatment, various complications may arise, such as decrease in oral hygiene level due to new atypical areas of plaque accumulation and further formation of dental tartar – one of the leading factors of inflammatory diseases of periodontal tissues. We study the hygienic state of the oral cavity and the level of dental education in dynamics among patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. We assess the hygienic condition of the oral cavity in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment and their motivation for proper and successful treatment. We examined 110 patients aged 18 to 35 years. The results showed that the level of hygiene during the year of treatment was unstable and decreased, and therefore it is necessary to pay special attention to the motivation of the patient and the duration of the treatment.