ArticleJournal of orthodontic science2023
Oral hygiene awareness and practice in orthodontic patients in Makkah city: A cross sectional study.
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- Closing the gap in oral hygiene: prevalence of twice-daily toothbrushing among adults in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of Adding Electrolysis Device to Standard Methods of Maintaining Oral Hygiene in Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliance.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Patients' Perspectives and Attitudes About the Relationship Between Fixed Orthodontic Treatment and Oral Hygiene.Cureus · 2024Article
- Awareness and Periodontal Health Practices of Fixed Orthodontic Appliance Patients: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.Cureus · 2024Article
- Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on the Incidence of Dental Caries in Adolescents: A Prospective Cohort Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Orthodontic treatment in adults: Challenges, outcomes, and factors affecting compliance and satisfaction.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the level of oral hygiene awareness and practice among orthodontic patients that have fixed appliances and investigate the differences in awareness as per age, gender, and education qualification. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional study with 250 patients was included. A questionnaire was used to collect information regarding the patient's oral hygiene.
resultsThe level of awareness and oral hygiene practice was significantly higher among females, with a consistent stepwise increase toward older ages. Also, increased with higher education level, longer duration since getting the appliance, and receiving instructions from the orthodontist.
conclusionsOral hygiene instructions received by the orthodontist play an important role in the patient's awareness level. Also, many predictors have a significant effect on the patient's cooperation in practicing oral hygiene measures.
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