A cross-sectional study to correlate oral hygiene habit among orthodontic patients with their clinical findings and periodontal treatment need.

Background: Orthodontic treatment requires good oral hygiene for successful completion of treatment. As protocol, patients are usually given instructions for oral hygiene and diet at the start of treatment, however, they are not fully followed. Different methods are employed in order to increase patient compliance including digital means, however, these are not possible in teaching hospitals with high burden of patient care and limited resources.