Carious lesions in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

To record the newly developing carious lesions in patients receiving fixed orthodontic treatment. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted from January to June 2010. Group A (6 months of treatment) comprised of 45 patients, compared to Group B (12 months of treatment) 45 patients. In both groups no cavitation was present; all carious lesions were filled at the start of orthodontic treatment. The frequency of caries increased with the time period rise after orthodontic treatment. Patients after 12 month treatment had more carious lesions than at 6 month; caries activity increases in orthodontic patients. Patient motivation to maintain their oral hygiene with the use of fluoride mouthwashes reduces the amount of carious lesions.