Uluslararası Diş Hekimliği Bilimleri Dergisi

Yazarlar: Hatice BAYGUT, Can TAT, Alev AKSOY

Konular:Diş Hekimliği

Anahtar Kelimeler:Food consumption frequency,Nutrition,Periodontal status,Fixed orthodontic treatment

Özet: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of nutrition on the health of periodontal tissues in patients under going orthodontic treatment. A prospective single-center study was conducted in 118 adults, aged between 13-19 years, living in Isparta, Turkey. Participants who had been treated with fixed orthodontic treatment for six months were included. Demographic features of the patients were recorded with a questionnaire. All the nutrients were asked via a 52-item Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Bleeding Index (BI), Orthodontic Plaque Index (OPI), Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) were measured for the evaluation of periodontal status. The independent sample T test was used to determine whether there were any differences between the two independent groups and p<0.05 was considered significant in all values. In terms of the frequency of food consumption, it was seen that there was a statistically significant difference between semi-fat/non-fat milk, probiotic, cereal, cola drinks and potatoes according to BI and OPI likewise freshly squeezed juice drinks according to CPITN. These study results emphasize the need to develop programs to improve the dietary habits and periodontal status of adolescents, particularly before long orthodontic treatments. Multidisciplinary approach giving importance to healthy nutrition applications will be useful for the success of the orthodontic treatment

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