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. 2013 Feb 1;5(1):e36-41.
doi: 10.4317/jced.50988.

The influence of different types of fixed orthodontic appliance on the growth and adherence of microorganisms (in vitro study)

Hayder F Saloom  1 , Harraa S Mohammed-Salih  2 , Shaymaa F Rasheed  3
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The influence of different types of fixed orthodontic appliance on the growth and adherence of microorganisms (in vitro study)

Hayder F Saloom et al. J Clin Exp Dent. .

Abstract

Orthodontic appliances serve as different impact zones and modify microbial adherence and colonization, acting as foreign reserves and possible sources of infection. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of fixed orthodontic appliances on the growth and adherence of microorganisms in oral flora which are Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Candida albicans. Sixty-four of four different fixed orthodontic appliance-samples were used, divided into four groups of sixteen. Type I: Sapphire brackets- Coated wires, type II: Sapphire brackets- Stainless steel wires, type III: Stainless steel brackets- Coated wires and type IV: Stainless steel brackets- Stainless steel wires. Oral strains of S. mutans and Candida albicans were studied in the present study using biochemical test then microbial suspensions were prepared to do the tests of each microorganism including the antimicrobial effects of different appliance-samples on the growth of microorganisms and their adhesion tests. The results showed significant differences between the different appliances in terms of inhibition zone formation (P<0.001). The adhesion test, which is classified into low, medium and high, showed the adhesion of S. mutans, is low with type I and II, medium with type III and high with type IV, whereas the adhesion of Candida albicans is medium with both type I and II and high with both type III and IV with high significant differences (P<0.001). Appliance with high esthetic appearance, sapphire brackets and coated arch wire, showed the least adherence of S. mutans and Candida albicans in comparison to other appliances with less esthetic and more metal components. Key words:Orthodontic appliance, Adherence, Streptococcus mutans, Candida albicans.

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Conflict of interest statement: The authors have declared that no conflict of interest exist.

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Adhesion test of S. mutans with different types of orthodontic appliance.
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Adhesion test of Candida albicans with different types of orthodontic appliance.
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