Investigation of bacteremia after orthodontic banding.
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics, vol.116, no.6, pp.687-690, 1999 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 116 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 1999
- Doi Number: 10.1016/s0889-5406(99)70205-2
- Journal Name: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.687-690
- Istanbul Gelisim University Affiliated: No
Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of bacteremia after orthodontic banding. The study was conducted on 40 healthy orthodontic patients with good oral hygiene. Venous blood samples were obtained with a strict aseptic technique before and after fitting of a molar band in each patient. Microbiologic evaluation of the samples revealed a postoperative bacteremia incidence of 7.5%.