Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2021
Volume : Volume 12
Issue : Issue 5
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Ruchi Saini
drruchisaini@yahoo.co.in
Background: The exclusive aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of two commercially available mouthwashes (Colgate Ortho Defense Phos-Flur Fluoride Rinse and Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash) on frictional resistance of orthodontic bracket and archwire. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 sample teeth (maxillary premolars) were collected for the study. Two commonly used popular mouthwashes to control gingivitis in the orthodontic patients were selected. These were Colgate Ortho Defense Phos-Flur Fluoride Rinse and Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash. Artificial saliva was preferred as a control immersion medium. All teeth were cleaned carefully and mounted individually on auto-curing pink acrylic resin cube of 15 mm side. The orthodontic brackets were bonded at sample teeth individually by SelfCure Bonding Adhesive. Archwires were ligated on the stainless steel brackets. The static frictional resistance between orthodontic bracket and archwire was considered by universal testing machine. Results: The primary data were subjected to suitable statistical tests to obtain p values, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square test, standard error, and 95% CI. Group III samples illustrated maximum mean frictional resistance (2.11N). Group II samples showed mean frictional resistance (1.98N) and Group I samples showed significantly smaller values of mean frictional resistance (1.01N). Level of significance (p value) was reported to be significant for the samples of Group III (Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash). Two sample t-tests for comparison of variables between all three groups revealed highly significant P value. Conclusion: Within the study limitations, it was concluded that clinical usage of mouthwashes increases the frictional resistance between orthodontic bracket and archwire. Colgate Ortho Defense Phos-Flur Fluoride Rinse showed lesser static frictional resistance compared to Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash. However, the difference was insignificant.
Keywords: Colgate Ortho Defense Phos-Flur Fluoride Rinse, Frictional resistance, Orthodontic bracket, Vitis Orthodontic Mouthwash.
