TY  - JOUR
T1  - Advantages of Fluorescence-Guided Theragnosis in Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Current Insights, Techniques, and Emerging Directions
A1  - Valeria Galofaro
A1  - T'yanna Montague
JF  - Annals of Orthodontics and Periodontics Specialty
JO  - Ann Orthod Periodontics Spec
SN  - 3062-3405
Y1  - 2023
VL  - 3
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/gD6jDQFyLZ
SP  - 52
EP  - 58
N2  - Dental biofilm is a major source of bacteria that produce toxins, peptides, lipopolysaccharides, and organic acids, contributing to gingival inflammation and tooth decay. If plaque persists, it can progressively damage surrounding soft and hard tissues. In patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment, appliances such as arch-wires, brackets, and elastic modules serve as significant sites for plaque accumulation, complicating oral hygiene maintenance. A major challenge for dentists is the limited ability to fully visualize this biofilm, which hampers effective plaque removal. Currently, visual assessment remains the most common approach for plaque detection, with various indices used to quantify plaque levels; however, these assessments are often inconsistent, subjective, and operator-dependent, leading to variable results. Fluorescence-based methods have emerged as a promising tool for more precise plaque identification and management. Studies suggest that both clinicians and patients find fluorescence useful for monitoring oral hygiene during treatment. This technique allows orthodontists and researchers to detect early demineralization and facilitates efficient removal of orthodontic adhesive cements when used with high-speed burs, offering faster, safer, and less labor-intensive outcomes. The use of fluorescence-enhanced theragnosis enables guided, controlled treatment, providing benefits such as early caries detection, biofilm identification, and improved treatment outcomes through informed selection of resins for esthetic procedures.
UR  - https://aopsj.com/article/advantages-of-fluorescence-guided-theragnosis-in-fixed-orthodontic-treatment-current-insights-tech-4wkhgelk9cxlm2y
ER  -