Journal vol.1 no.1 abstract6 of The Japan Health Care Dental Association

The Journal of The Japan Health Care Dental Association Vol.1 No.1, 1999
abstract

Satoshi Takeshita

In order to prevent developing caries during orthodontic treatment, sugar control and tooth brushing were thoroughly instructed. Evaluation of DMFT indicated that DMFT index increased 2.8 during 2 years of orthodontic treatment. This was almost same rate as the one of general age-group children. After this, knowing the theory of cariology, my preventive measure against caries developments was altered. Based on the results of risk evaluation, professional care was concentrated in the high-risk sites, which included sealing and fluorine application to the necessary site. 38 patients of orthodontic treatment with multi-bracket apparatus were evaluated, and found that DMFT index increased 0.1 in 2 years during their orthodontic treatment of 12 - 14 year-old.