DYNAMIC OF MICROFLORA CHANGES ON DORSUM OF THE TONGUE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
The article presents the results of studing the spectrum, the frequency аnd the number of microorganisms on the mucosе membrane of the dorsum of tongue on all stages of orthodontic treatment of dentofacial anomalies and deformities. It was found that the dominant microorganisms of investigated biotope were Streptococcus spp. and Peptostreptococcus spp., evolved into 5–6 lg CFU / cm2. The following qualitative and quantitative characteristics of opportunistic pathogens were varied during the twelve months, but their prevalence and its number either returned to the initial setting, or do not exceed the allowable values. The results of this study suggest the need to develop standards of orthodontic patients throughout the treatment period for the prevention of complications.