We are assessing periodontal outcome clinically, with photographs, study models and radiographs.
My periodontal colleagues assure me that all the patients are especially impressed with the Williams pressure sensitive periodontal probes that we are using. (It is a problem getting patients back in to carry out these measurements, the Williams pressure sensitive probe could be one reason, especially for those participants with gingival inflammation!)
We are taking study model records at 3 months post debond and 1 year post debond. Records appointments generally take approximately 90 minutes (30 minutes in the dental chair and 60 minutes in ‘our very busy’ xray department). Financial remuneration has helped ensure attendance at these appointments.
I am just beginning to measure the study models. I am looking at gingival recession, width of attached gingivae and position of canines. One of the things I am finding out is that retention of PDC is extremely important, particularly for the 1 year post debond visit.
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