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April 10, 2026Journal of Primary Care Dentistry and Oral HealthOpen Access

Influence of Fixed Orthodontic Treatment on Oral Microbial Changes and Periodontal Status

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AJAnseril JohnGKG. Sreejith KumarPSPranav Soman

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Overview

Evaluates salivary microbial changes and periodontal status in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy, suggesting important implications for oral health.

Key Points

  • The study aims to compare salivary microbial levels and periodontal status in patients with crowded dentition receiving fixed orthodontic treatment.
  • Included 10 patients undergoing fixed orthodontic therapy
  • Assessed periodontal status using plaque index, gingival index, and probing pocket depth
  • Analyzed saliva for total bacterial count and Streptococcus mutans count before and after treatment
  • Salivary microbial levels decreased significantly from 330.31 to 168.60 × 10^5 CFU/mL
  • Streptococcus mutans levels decreased significantly from 35.90 to 11.10 × 10^5 CFU/mL
  • Slight increase in probing pocket depth and plaque index, but no significant change in gingival index

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John et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895796c1944d70ce066fchttps://doi.org/10.4103/jpcdoh.jpcdoh_36_25
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