Ortho-perio integration: An orthodontic review

A multidisciplinary approach including an orthodontist and a periodontist is done in patients with periodontal disease. Both specialists should be involved in the treatment planning of such patients, and care should be taken in evaluation of progress of the treatment undertaken. Importance of multid...

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Published in:Indian journal of multidisciplinary dentistry 2016-07, Vol.6 (2), p.99-103
Main Authors: Agarwal, Luv, Tandon, Ragni, Srivastava, Shrish, Gupta, Ankit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dentistry
Oral diseases
Orthodontics
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Summary:A multidisciplinary approach including an orthodontist and a periodontist is done in patients with periodontal disease. Both specialists should be involved in the treatment planning of such patients, and care should be taken in evaluation of progress of the treatment undertaken. Importance of multidisciplinary approach has increased as majority of patients seeking orthodontic treatment are adults. Orthodontic patients are highly susceptible to increased accumulation of plaque which makes integration of a periodontist very essential. Careful attention needs to be given to orthodontic patients as undesirable periodontal changes are seen. The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of both specialties and in which conditions they are used as an adjunct and the mutual benefits shared by them.
ISSN:2229-6360
2277-7113
DOI:10.4103/2229-6360.197766