Effect of Different Cleaning Regimes on Biofilm Formation of Acrylic Based Removable Orthodontic Appliance

This study is to evaluate the effects of different cleaning regimes i.e. chemical and mechanical on biofilm formation of an acrylic based removable orthodontic appliance and to find out if surface modification i.e. polished acrylic fitting surface, have an impact on cleaning the biofilm formation.

Inclusion Criteria:Presence of full upper permanent dentitionWell-aligned teeth or mild crowding (less than 3mm)No history of sensitivity to any ingredient contained in the cleaning materialsNonsmokerCaries freeExclusion Criteria:Participant taking steroid-based or antibacterial mouthwash or broad-spectrum antibioticsMouth breatherParticipant taking medication that reduces salivary flowPregnant lactating female