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ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2025

Gingival changes after removal of fixed orthodontic appliances: a prospective cohort clinical study.

Luciana Cláudia Diniz Tavares, Luis Carlos Gouvêa Filho, Alfredo Chaoubah, Gustavo Silva Maximiano, Jocimara Domiciano Fartes de Almeida Campos, Sergio Luiz Mota Júnior, Robert Willer Farinazzo Vitral, Marcio José da Silva Campos

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Luciana Cláudia Diniz TavaresFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2978-772X
Luis Carlos Gouvêa FilhoFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6652-0223
Alfredo ChaoubahFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Exact Sciences, Department of Statistics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2459-9164
Gustavo Silva MaximianoFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9998-5329
Jocimara Domiciano Fartes de Almeida CamposEstácio de Sá Juiz de Fora University Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2363-0609
Sergio Luiz Mota JúniorFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3601-8264
Robert Willer Farinazzo VitralFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0861-7243
Marcio José da Silva CamposFederal University of Juiz de Fora, School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Juiz de Fora/MG, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3217-9001

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Abstract

introductionThe presence of orthodontic brackets can compromise the efficiency of oral hygiene, leading to changes in oral microbiota, increasing the risk of gingival changes after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance.

objectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate changes in gingival volume in the lower anterior teeth after removal of the fixed orthodontic appliance.

methodsThe sample consisted of 84 lower anterior teeth of 14 adult individuals in the final phase of fixed orthodontic treatment and had the gingival condition of their lower incisors recorded through photographs. The evaluation times were from T0 to T4. At T0, the individuals underwent removal of dental calculus and prophylaxis with a sodium bicarbonate jet, installation of a fixed retainer, digital periapical radiography of the anteroinferior teeth and extraoral frontal photograph to record the gingival condition. At T1, the appliance was removed and the gingival biotype was determined. Other photographic exams were performed at times T2, T3 and T4.

resultsClinical incisor crown values showed a significant increase 21 days after orthodontic appliance removal. The height of the papilla between the incisors showed a significant reduction on the 14th day after removal of the appliance, while the papilla between the canine and the lateral incisor showed significance only in the last evaluation.

conclusionsThe sample showed a predominance of thin gingival biotype, the radiographic variables showed no significant correlation. There were gingival changes in the anteroinferior region, with spontaneous and progressive reduction of all analyzed papillae.

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Dental DebondingGingivaOrthodontic Appliances, FixedOrthodontic BracketsAdolescentAdultCohort StudiesDental CalculusFemaleHumansIncisorMaleOrthodontic RetainersPhotography, DentalProspective StudiesYoung Adult

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