Caries risk profile using the Cariogram in governmental and private orthodontic patients at de-bonding.

Objectives: To analyze various caries-related factors in orthodontic patients at de-bonding, and to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in caries risk between governmental and private orthodontic patients immediately after orthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional examination was carried out on 89 orthodontic patients aged 13-29 years, mean age 21.5 years.