ANALYSIS OF HYGIENIC AND EATING HABITS IN CHILDREN TREATED WITH FIXED ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE

Authors

  • Elena Dimova Medical University – Varna, Bulgaria

Keywords:

orthodontics, braces, children, eating habits, oral hygiene

Abstract

Fixation of the braces exposes the proximal tooth surfaces to demineralization due to the difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, especially around ​​the arches. In addition, fixed orthodontic devices limit the ability of the tongue to remove food debris from the oral cavity. An obligatory element of oral hygiene in patients treated with braces are interdental brushes, which are useful for eliminating the dental biofilm in the area under the arches during treatment with a fixed technique, as well as in the proximal space. The aim of the present study is to investigate eating and hygiene habits in children with fixed orthodontic technique. Material and methods: 123 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed technique were studied for a period of 2 years. They were interviewed for a change in their behavior regarding hygiene and eating habits after braces were placed. Data were processed with SPSS v. 20.0, using analysis of variance, comparison and correlation. For significance level we assume p <0.05. Results: In the analysis of hygiene habits, we found that there is no significant difference in the behavior of boys and girls, but it can be said that girls brush their teeth more often. The largest relative share of both boys (65.12%) and girls (56.72%) indicate that they brush their teeth twice a day - usually in the morning after sleep and in the evening before sleep. Over ¼ (27.91%) of boys and over 1/3 (38.81%) of girls indicate that they brush their teeth three or more times a day, which suggests that they do so after each meal. The analysis of the oral hygiene habits of the examined children with orthodontic treatment according to age shows that there is a difference in their behavior (p <0.05), as in children aged 12, as well as those aged 15, 16 and 17 prevails the relative share of those who brush their teeth once a day (respectively 16.67% for 12 years, 33.33% for 15 years, 16.67% for 16 years and 16.67% for 17 years). Change in eating habits was found in 62.7% of the surveyed children, with no difference according to gender and age. The majority of the surveyed children indicate that they consume fruits and vegetables more often (64.5% and 72.9%, respectively). More than ¾ (76.20%) state that they consume sugar once a week, and 74.10% consume carbonated sweetened drinks less often. Conclusion: Eating habits contribute to the development of dental caries. The reduction of the risk of caries can be influenced by protective factors such as: number of meals, type of food consumed, the presence of calcium fluoride, phosphate and casein-phosphopeptides.

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2021-12-15

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Dimova, E. (2021). ANALYSIS OF HYGIENIC AND EATING HABITS IN CHILDREN TREATED WITH FIXED ORTHODONTIC TECHNIQUE. KNOWLEDGE - International Journal , 49(4), 705–711. Retrieved from https://ikm.mk/ojs/index.php/kij/article/view/4547