Table 2 Orthodontic characteristics of studied population
Characteristics | % | |
|---|---|---|
Exclusive mouth breather | ||
No | 153 | 79.3 |
Yes | 40 | 20.7 |
Oral Hygiène (OHI) Plaque index | ||
IP = 0: No plaque | 24 | 12.4 |
IP = 1 Plaque visible after scratching at the probe | 67 | 34.7 |
IP = 2 Plaque visible with naked eye | 84 | 43.5 |
IP = 3 Abondance of plaque | 18.0 | 9.3 |
Frequency of brushing | ||
At least twice a day | 176 | 91.2 |
Once a day or less | 17 | 8.8 |
Gingival phenotype | ||
Thick | 59 | 30.6 |
Thin | 134 | 69.4 |
Type of orthodontic brackets | ||
Metal | 170 | 88.1 |
Ceramic | 6 | 3.1 |
Maxillary ceramic and metal in the mandible | 17 | 8.8 |
Orthodontic arch type | ||
Containing nickel | 60 | 31.1 |
Steel | 133 | 68.9 |
Ligatures | ||
Metal | 7 | 3.6 |
Elastomerics | 109 | 56.5 |
Both | 72 | 37.3 |
Self-ligating | 5 | 2.6 |