Oral autofluorescence examination findings in children undergoing orthodontic treatment with removable appliances in Arkhangelsk and the Arkhangelsk region

Relevance. Oral autofluorescence examination may be a useful addition to routine orthodontic practice, as it can improve the detection and monitoring of oral mucosal changes during treatment. Patients treated with removable orthodontic appliances require particular attention because these appliances may affect the oral mucosa and therefore require regular clinical monitoring. Oral autofluorescence examination is a promising diagnostic tool for the objective assessment of pathological changes in the oral mucosa.

Materials and methods. The study included 123 children under 15 years of age who were undergoing orthodontic treatment with removable appliances. Based on the mechanism of action of the removable appliance used, participants were divided into three groups: preventive, mechanical, and functional appliances. Oral mucosa was examined using an AFS-400 LED device for oral autofluorescence examination. Statistical analysis was performed in Microsoft Excel 2010.

Results. Oral mucosal changes were detected in all study groups, supporting the use of oral autofluorescence examination during routine orthodontic follow-up visits. The most common pathological findings were acute and chronic mucosal trauma, inflammatory changes, and hyperkeratotic lesions.

Conclusion. Removable orthodontic appliances affect the tissues of the maxillofacial region, including the oral mucosa. Because they may contribute to traumatic, inflammatory, and hyperkeratotic mucosal changes, these appliances require careful monitoring during orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists therefore play an important role in the prevention, early detection, and timely management of oral mucosal lesions. Oral autofluorescence examination may support this process by helping detect early mucosal changes.

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