THE EFFECT OF THE MYO DEVICE ON THE GINGIVAL HEALTH IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS

The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the effectiv eness of the Myo in reducing plaque and gingivitis development in orth odontic patients using a single-blind, cross-over design. Thirty subje cts were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. All sub jects continued their customary oral hygiene procedures. in addition, the experimental group was instructed to chew on the Myo for four minu tes, twice each day. Plaque Index and Gingivitis Index were assessed e ach time the subjects attended their scheduled orthodontic appointment . The patients failed to demonstrate any significant reduction in plaq ue and gingivitis development when the Myo was introduced as an additi onal oral hygiene measure. Some soft tissue injuries were found.