Case Report
Keywords: Interdisciplinary approach, orthodontic tooth movement, periodontal therapy
Year : 2017 | Volume : 8 | Issue : 2 | Page : 78-80
Orthodontic management of a periodontally compromised patient
Madhukar Reddy Rachala, Kaladhar Reddy Aileni, Pitalla Naveen Kumar, Donthula Soujanya, Chinthakunta Reddy Prathima
Department of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India
Correspondence Address:
Donthula Soujanya
Department of Orthodontics, SVS Institute of Dental Sciences, Mahabubnagar, Telangana, India.
Abstract:
Today many adult patients with periodontal disease demonstrate malocclusions that compromise their esthetics and ability to maintain oral hygiene. With adequate combined orthodontic.periodontal treatment it is possible to correct malocclusion and re.establish a healthy and well-functioning dentition. However, while orthodontic treatment can realign periodontally affected teeth, esthetic appearance may be compromised by gingival recession due to alveolar bone dehiscences or fenestrations in combination with a thin gingival biotype. This article reports an interdisciplinary. (orthodontic and periodontic) approach for the treatment of a periodontally compromised patient with spacing in anterior dental region. Periodontal therapy, including periodontal plastic surgery to obtain root coverage as well as orthodontic treatment by means of a fixed appliance was used to achieve stable periodontal conditions and successful esthetic and functional final results.
Source of Support:
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Conflict of Interest:
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DOI: 10.4103/ijor.ijor_34_16
How to cite this article: Rachala MR, Aileni KR, Kumar PN, Soujanya D, Prathima CR. Orthodontic management of a periodontally compromised patient. Int J Orthod Rehabil 2017;8:78-80.