Plaque Accumulation in Adolescent Orthodontic Patients: Bonded Versus Banded Teeth

Plaque accumulation on bonded (BN) versus banded (BA) teeth was compared in 252 teeth in 9 healthy adolescents, 11 to 15 years of age, who were undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Plaque index was measured on BN and BA teeth. The measurements were taken at 3 time intervals: 0, 28, and 48 days. At the end of the study, plaque accumulation was found to be significantly higher around BA compared with BN molars.

Plaque accumulation on bonded (BN) versus banded (BA) teeth was compared in 252 teeth in 9 healthy adolescents, 11 to 15 years of age, who were undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Plaque index was measured on BN and BA teeth. The measurements were taken at 3 time intervals: 0, 28, and 48 days. At the end of the study, plaque accumulation was found to be significantly higher around BA compared with BN molars.