THE EFFECT OF VITAMIN C ON POST-ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT RELAPSE

An injection of 1-1.5 ml of L-ascorbic acid, locally introduced in relation to the keratinized gingival tissues, with extension to the whole target region successively. The injected area will be massaged for equal distribution of the injected vitamin. Injections will be performed on the first day of retainer delivery (T0), after 1 month (T1), after 3 months (T2), and after 6 months (T3). Hence, a total of 4 local Vit-C injections will be performed over the study period.

Patients will be prescribed a daily oral (systemic) Vit-C supplement to be taken over the follow up period.