Interrelationship between periodontics and adult orthodontics

Abstract

The purpose of this review article is to provide the dental practitioner with an understanding of the interrelationship between periodontics and orthodontics in adults. Specific areas reviewed are how periodontal tissue reacts to orthodontic forces, influence of tooth movement on the periodontium, effect of circumferential supracrestal fiberotomy in preventing orthodontic relapse, effect of orthodontic bands on the periodontium, specific microbiology associated with orthodontic bands, mucogingival considerations and time relationship between orthodontic and periodontal therapy. In addition, the relationship between orthodontics and implant restorations (e.g., using dental implants as orthodontic anchorage) will be discussed.

Nonsurgical periodontal therapy to treat a case of severe periodontitis

“…7 Nonetheless, it is also well documented that the combination of periodontal and orthodontic therapies has been shown to be effective in restoring compromised dentitions, aiding in the resolution of bony defects, and improving esthetics. 8,26 This case report, with a 12-year follow-up, corroborates existing evidence that even dentitions with severely reduced periodontal support can be successfully retained and maintained, and further breakdown may be prevented during and after additional orthodontic therapy. It should be once again emphasized that patient motivation, meticulous home care, and a 3-month periodontal maintenance program are primary determinants of treatment success.…”

Estudio del Espesor de la Mucosa del Trígono Retromolar con el Objetivo de Facilitar la Planificación de Instalación de Mini Implantes en la Región

“…Concordamos con autores que afirman que es relevante el hecho de que la utilización de mini implantes en pacientes ortodóncicos con dentición completa excluya la necesidad de colaboración del paciente en el uso de aparatos extrabucales (Ong et al, 1998). Debemos considerar, que en determinados casos se trata de la mejor elección de anclaje para asegurar el éxito del tratamiento, además del bajo costo, de la técnica sencilla de inserción y remoción y su reducido tamaño.…”

Gingival and oral hygiene conditions in patients with fixed orthodontic appliance wearers

“…5 Gingival enlargement in fixed orthodontic appliance users can occur due to several factors, namely the retention of ongoing plaque, irritation from the use of orthodontic bands, chemical irritation of the cement used, or due to pressure of orthodontic appliance itself. [6][7][8] According to the research, gingival enlargement was known to occur both in the region of the anterior and posterior region of the maxilla and mandible. However, this condition has a tendency to occur more frequently in the posterior region of both the maxilla and 92.59% on the lower jaw of 81.48%.…”