Periodontal status following orthodontic mini-screw insertion: A prospective clinical split-mouth study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anchorage control is one of the most important determinants of orthodontic treatments. Mini-screws are used to achieve the desired anchorage. Despite all their advantages, there is a possibility that treatment will not be successful due to conditions related to their interaction with the periodontal tissue.

Objective

To evaluate the status of the periodontal tissue at the sites adjacent to the orthodontic mini-implants.

Methods

A total of 34 teeth (17 case and 17 control) in 17 orthodontic patients requiring a mini-screw in the buccal area to proceed with their treatment were included in the study. Oral health instruction was provided to the patients prior to the intervention. In addition, scaling and root planing of the root surface were done using manual

SUBMITTER: Moeini N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441601 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature