Assessment of oral hygiene practice during active orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Background: Good oral hygiene is a critical factor to ensure good orthodontic treatment. Maintaining good oral hygiene in orthodontics is one of the essential factors related to compliance. Assessment of oral hygiene practices is crucial for adequate understanding of the patients' oral healthcare need, which may influence the quality and timing of the therapy. Methods: This is an epidemiological study based on electronic survey questionnaire. This research was performed among active orthodontic patients in Saudi Arabia. The study group included at least 384 aged above 18 years. The outcomes of this study will be analysed using the SPSS program using a pre tested questionnaire.Results: 505 individuals in total, with a mean age of 24.6 ± 11.8 years and ages ranging from less than 14 to 60. 448 (88.7%) of the participants or 274 women (54.3%), go to private clinics. Participants in the study practice cleaning their teeth. A total of 418 participants (82.8%) brushed their teeth. Brush and electric were both typical for 58.1% and 12.2% of individuals who complied with TB, respectively. Regarding frequency, 42.6% of subjects had TB once, while 37.6% had it twice. Conclusion: More than half of the participants in the study had poor self reported oral hygiene, particularly when it came to how frequently they used mouthwash and other oral hygiene techniques like brushing. The majority of patients reported using subpar procedures and just a small percentage of participants performed dental care in accordance with best practices.

Perception of Dental Caries Risk and Prevention among Orthodontic Patients – A Cross-Sectional Survey

“…[10,11] Nonetheless, supporting preventive oral hygiene measures through long-term treatment necessitates patient compliance. Unfortunately, several studies have demonstrated poor oral hygiene compliance among orthodontic patients [12][13][14] with a rapid drop in patients' compliance after bonding the orthodontic appliance. [15] Compliance with therapeutic regimens is shaped by many factors including the relationship between the patient and the provider, the perception of disease susceptibility, the perceived benefits of the treatment, and the complexity and duration of the treatment.…”