A Microbiological Study On PatientsWith Fixed Orthodontic Appliance In Ramadi City.

Abstract

:The present study aimed to isolate and identify the microorganisms associated withcausing problems to patient in all period of wearing fixed orthodontic appliance ( FOA) in Ramadi city.Sixty-six patients treated with FOA for a period ranged from 14 – 35 years included in this study wabswere collected from gingival area around fixed orthodontic appliance to be cultured aerobically. Manyimportant pathogens were isolated and identified in all age groups and in all duration include candidaalbicans, E.coli, Klebsiella spp., Staphylococci and many α.Hemolytic and β.HemolyticStreptococci.The study recommended the use of antibiotic and antifungal drugs during wearingappliance in addition to the maintenance of a good oral hygiene.Further study is also recommended tocover the role of anaerobic bacteri