Investigation of the inter-rater reliability of three different plaque indices used in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

We recommend the use of an orthodontic plaque index (Attin index) or a combined dental and orthodontic plaque index (mBB index) in patients with an MB. The TQH index, considered the international standard plaque index, is less appropriate for application in these patients. Training and calibration of evaluators are of great importance when applying conventional plaque indices.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-05-06
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322528
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Dental Radiography and Imaging
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Investigation of the inter-rater reliability of three different plaque indices used in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

Irene Schmidtmann, Ambili Mundethu, Daniela Ohlendorf, Teresa Temming et al.
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Investigation of the inter-rater reliability of three different plaque indices used in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances

Irene Schmidtmann, Ambili Mundethu, Daniela Ohlendorf, Teresa Temming, Christina Erbe, Priscila Ferrari-Peron, Heinrich Wehrbein
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We recommend the use of an orthodontic plaque index (Attin index) or a combined dental and orthodontic plaque index (mBB index) in patients with an MB. The TQH index, considered the international standard plaque index, is less appropriate for application in these patients. Training and calibration of evaluators are of great importance when applying conventional plaque indices.

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Goethe University Frankfurt (DE), Philipps University of Marburg (DE), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE), University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (DE)
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