Table 1 Abbreviations used in the clinical practice guideline
General preventive measures/recommendations prior to orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
1. The mouth should be free of plaque, caries, and gingivitis before starting orthodontic treatment | GM1-7 |
2. Explanation of the current oral health situation | |
3. Advice regarding tooth-friendly nutrition and oral hygiene | |
4. Oral hygiene instruction, evaluation of psychomotor skills and, when appropriate, advise brushing with powered tooth brush | |
5. Topical fluoride varnish on visible/present white spots | |
6. Tooth brushing with toothpaste containing fluoride (1,450 ppm) twice daily | |
Start treatment when oral health status is appropriate | ST |
Postpone treatment until specific requirements are met, as stated in the general measures/recommendations, including appropriate oral hygiene level and lower risk of caries due to decreased sugar intake | PT |
Specific preventive measures/recommendations during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances | |
Use of a toothpaste containing fluoride (1,450 ppm) twice daily | HF |
Removal of the wires, cleaning/polishing the teeth, and applying topical fluoride varnish | FV |
Appropriate dietary and oral hygiene advice | DA |
Letter to the (parents of the) patient including an explanation of the problem and a copy to the GDP | LP1 |
Letter to the (parents of the) patient describing visible carious damage to the teeth, including an explanation of the problem and a copy to the GDP | LP2 |
Letter to the (parents of the) patient regarding debonding (removal of all fixed appliances) with a copy to the GDP | LP3 |
Debonding (removal of all fixed appliances without placement of permanent retention) | DB |