Oral health for the orthodontic patient /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Heintze, Siegward D.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago, Il. : Quintessence Pub., ©1999.
Subjects:	Periodontitis > Prevention. Periodontitis > Patients > Care. Mouth > Care and hygiene. Dental health education. Teeth > Care and hygiene. Orthodontics. Dental hygiene. Orthodontics, Corrective. Orthodontics Periodontitis > prevention & control Oral Hygiene Health Education, Dental Oral Health Toothbrushing Orthodontics, Corrective Parodontite > Prévention. Parodontite > Patients > Soins. Bouche > Soins et hygiène. Hygiène dentaire > Éducation du public. Dents > Soins et hygiène. Orthodontie. Hygiène dentaire. Dental hygiene Dental health education Mouth > Care and hygiene Periodontitis > Prevention Teeth > Care and hygiene Preventie.

Table of Contents:

Ch. 1. Effects of Orthodontic Treatment on Oral Health. Purported Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment. Risks of Orthodontic Treatment. Prevention of Oral Health Problems
Ch. 2. Evaluation of Oral Health and Measurement of Risk. Diagnosis of Caries. Determination of the Existing Caries Risk. Diagnosis of Periodontitis
Ch. 3. Professional Measures for Reducing Oral Bacteria. Professional Tooth Cleaning. Restorative Methods. Dietary Counseling
Ch. 4. Home-Care Measures for Reducing Oral Bacteria. Assessment of Oral Hygiene. Cleaning of Fixed Appliances. Electric Toothbrushes. Motivation of the Patient
Ch. 5. Pharmaceutical Adjuvants for Preventing Caries and Periodontal Disease. Fluorides. Chlorhexidine. Other Antiplaque Preparations. Antibiotics
Ch. 6. Systematic Program for Preventing Caries and Periodontal Disease in Orthodontic Patients. Patients with Removable Appliances. Patients with Fixed Appliances.