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The effect of upper removable orthodontic appliances on oral candidal mucosal carriage
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 28, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.137-141, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background : Treatment of malocclusions using removable orthodontic appliances may prepare new stagnant areas susceptible for colonization and retention of Candida species, therefore; the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of upper removable orthodontic appliances on the mucosal Candidal count in group of apparently healthy orthodontic patients.
Materials and Methods : Patients enrolled in this study were children aged 8-12 years having upper removable orthodontic appliances.
Candidal counts at six mucosal sites were estimated using Imprint Culture method before, 14 and 28 days during orthodontic therapy.
Results: Whole mouth and individual mucosal sites for Candidal counts increase significantly during treatment with upper removable orthodontic appliances.
Conclusion : The results suggest that removable orthodontic appliances treatment promotes an increase in Candida counts.
Furthermore, removable appliance therapy had a positive transient influence upon the prevalence and density of oral candidal carriage.
This can indicate a more cautious approach when providing orthodontic treatments for immunocompromised children regarding the increased possibility of candidal infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salim, Allan Isa. 2016. The effect of upper removable orthodontic appliances on oral candidal mucosal carriage. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 28, no. 3, pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-709411
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salim, Allan Isa. The effect of upper removable orthodontic appliances on oral candidal mucosal carriage. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 28, no. 3 (Sep. 2016), pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-709411
American Medical Association (AMA)
Salim, Allan Isa. The effect of upper removable orthodontic appliances on oral candidal mucosal carriage. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2016. Vol. 28, no. 3, pp.137-141.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-709411
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 141
Record ID
BIM-709411