Monthly Archives: May 2023

Orthodontic treatment through fixed appliances, such as orthodontic bands, brackets, archwires, ligatures, and auxiliaries, often complicates oral hygiene procedures and facilitates biofilm accumulation on both the teeth and the surfaces of these appliances. Periodontal self-care and oral hygiene procedures, in conjunction with…

Denture stomatitis is a common condition, which refers to diffuse or localized erythematous inflammation of the denture-bearing area. Between 20% and 80% of denture wearers are affected worldwide, with some studies suggesting a slightly higher incidence in females. It is also more…