Author(s): Stefania Morittu*
The absence of oral care during orthodontic treatment is the main cause of most of the damage to the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity. The incidence of enamel demineralization (orthodontic white spot lesions), caries and periodontal disease reduced due to a more frequent application of oral preventive-personalized paths. Professional oral hygiene, instructions for home-oral hygiene, fluoride and sealing. Many studies confirm that “the presence in the mouth of orthodontic fixed and/or mobile devices can compromise plaque control”. With this case report, I want to demonstrate how the intervention of the dental hygienist is necessary to preserve the state of oral health in the oral cavity during orthodontic treatment.
