Open AccessOrthodontic management of dentition in patients with periodontally compromised dentition
Author(s) -
Mohinder Panwar,
B Jayan,
Vimal Arora,
Sukhdeep Singh
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.131325
Subject(s) - medicine , dentition , dentistry , periodontitis , orthodontics , clinical significance , pathological
An increasing number of adult patients are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their dental appearance. However, special attention must be given to the periodontal status of the adults as periodontal disease and its sequel, such as pathologic migration of anterior teeth, result in esthetic and functional problems. In such adult patients, an interdisciplinary approach often offers the best option for achieving a predictable outcome to solve complex clinical problems.