Introduction
orthodontic
PLAQUE, DECALCIFICATION, PLAQUE
It is widely accepted that it is more difficult to maintain good oral hygiene when wearing orthodontic appliances (As well as the effect on the periodontium, stagnating plaque around orthodontic appliances predisposes to decalcification. This can leave permanent, unsightly white or brown marks on the teeth that can progress to cavitation. The incidence of decalcification varies depending on the diagnostic techniques and criteria used, and a meta-analysis reported an incidence of 68.4% (Plaque removal using a toothbrush is widely recommended for oral hygiene when wearing fixed orthodontic appliances (The WaterPik