Firas A. Ameen , Bangen M. Karam , Saeed A. Mohammed And Huda J. Qasim,

ABSTRACT
Aims : To Determine The Influence Of Fixed Orthodontic Appliances On The Health Status Of The Periodontium In Term Of (plaque Index, Gingival Index, Probing Pocket Depth).

Materials and Methods: An Interventional Study Included 60 Volunteers, 34 Females And 26 Males Aged 20-35 Years, Those Indicated For Fixed Orthodontic Treatment Attending The Private Dental Clinic In Duhok. All Subjects Were Prepared For Accepted Oral Hygiene Status Before Fixation Of Orthodontic Appliances Then Been Followed Up After Three Months To Evaluate Periodontal Health Conditions Through Assessing Periodontal Parameters Which Include: Plaque Index, Gingival Index And Pocket Depth.

Results: Following 3 Months After Fixation Of Orthodontic Appliances All Periodontal Parameters, Plaque Index, Gingival Index And Pocket Depth, Showed Significant Increase But With No Significant Difference Between Males And Females. Conclusion: Fixed Orthodontic Appliances Might Predispose To Gingival Inflammation And Increase In Pocket Depth Through Encouraging The Adhesion Of Bacterial Biofilm.