Differenti procedure di profilassi nel paziente in trattamento ortodontico

Abstract

Objectives

The aim of this work was to compare the use of two different powders, one composed of sodium bicarbonate and the other made of glycine, applied with “Prophy-Jet” in orthodontic patients suffering from gum disease.

Materials

Fifteen patients aged 13–18 nearly to orthodontic were selected on the bases of a plaque index VPI ⩾ 35% (O’Leary et al.) and gingival bleeding index GBI (Ainamo and Bay) ⩾30%. Some patients were selected and subjected to:

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  periodontal treatment of all four squares;

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  treatment of the first square with “Prophy-Jet” and sodium bicarbonate;

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  treatment of the second square with “Prophy-Jet” and glycine.

Results

The comparison between starting and last values showed a reduction, in the shortest time, of VPI and GBI in second square with Prophy-Jet” and glycine.

Conclusions

Clinical results demonstrated that Prophy-Jet associated to traditional periodontal therapy reduce significantly periodontal index. The application of glicine powder has also displayed multiple uses in the healing process.