Orthodontic and Periodontic Concoction: A Review

The article emphasizes on the need for amalgamation of orthodontic and periodontic treatment. The need arises when we need to respect the integrity of the periodontal apparatus enhancing the importance of oral health. The beauty of orthodontics in the long run is envisaged by the surrounding sound environment of gingiva. Orthodontic treatment is carried out in various stages: initial leveling and alignment, space closure and finishing, detailing respecting the force requirements, mechanics; different wires are being used to fit the various clinical situations. The periodontium needs to be in harmony to yield a successful orthodontic treatment outcome.


INTRODUCTION
Much influenced by the thought provoking article by Dr.
Vincent G. Kokich, the catch to manage orthodontic patients who are periodontally compromised has immensely increased. 1Interdisciplinary orthodontics plays a vital role in day-to-day management of patients. 2Periodontium serves as the medium by which orthodontists are able to carry out various types of orthodontic tooth movement.Periodontal health becomes questionable when we do not respect its integrity. 3There are various cases which report to the orthodontists for management of malaligned teeth with high risk to the periodontium.These aspects need to be carefully managed and amalgamated with orthodontic treatment.
Certain protocols need to be followed while treating cases that pose high risk to the periodontium.The primary objective of periodontal therapy is to restore and maintain health and integrity of the attachment apparatus of the teeth.
The treatment is complicated in patients with periodontally compromised teeth.Thus, orthodontic treatment is necessary as an adjunct in solving these problems.

CASE STUDIES
Various patients seek quick treatment for correction of malaligned teeth.Such patients need to be patiently handled and explained about all aspects that would affect their periodontal health and then decide on the treatment.
Here are few cases where orthodontics and periodontics get amalgamated.
The first case is presented with a chief complaint of gap in upper and lower front teeth region.The major concern in the case was the age of the patient and the periodontal health Dr Sumita Mishra, 1 Dr Smruti Bhusan Nanda

ABSTRACT
The article emphasizes on the need for amalgamation of orthodontic and periodontic treatment.The need arises when we need to respect the integrity of the periodontal apparatus enhancing the importance of oral health.The beauty of orthodontics in the long run is envisaged by the surrounding sound environment of gingiva.Orthodontic treatment is carried out in various stages: initial leveling and alignment, space closure and finishing, detailing respecting the force requirements, mechanics; different wires are being used to fit the various clinical situations.The periodontium needs to be in harmony to yield a successful orthodontic treatment outcome.[15] According to the manufacturers, this wire does not take a set after bending.Laboratory tests seem to suggest that these Pathogens associated with periodontal disease tend to increase in number during fixed orthodontic treatment.

Keywords: orthodontics, ortho-perio relationship, peridontics
Orthodontic mechanics using light forces and bonded brackets rather than bands are recommended if there are concerns with oral hygiene or if there is reduced periodontal attachment.Appliance design should be as simple as possible with appliances that will collect less plaque and not irritate gingival tissues.
Periodontal considerations during orthodontic treatment include:

Figure 1 :Figure 2 :Figure 6 :Figure 3 :Figure 4 : Periodontal incision Figure 5 :
Figure 1: Pre-treatment; compromised periodontal health in lower anterior region wires exert only 36-70% of the force of solid NiTi wires.These wires deliver force levels at a constant force decay rate avoiding any periodontal insult.When not taken care of, would lead to tooth mobility and loss of attachment.When the chances of 'loss of tooth vitality' are apprehended, intentional root canal treatment can be performed and orthodontic treatment can be carried thereafter successfully.Mishra S, Nanda SB: Orthodontic and Periodontic Concoction: A Review Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, Vol. 5, No. 2, December 2015 40 There are various periodontal considerations that need to be addressed.Crowding creates inaccessible areas between and around the teeth.If the teeth receive occlusal load non-axially, lateral force is created which is unfavorable.There are also untoward occlusal forces in excess of the reparative capacity of the attachment apparatus.This can be primary (where changes are induced by occlusal forces in excess of normal masticatory function) or secondary (where changes are induced by occlusal forces produced by normal masticatory function on teeth with decreased attachment apparatus).

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Pericision; to reduce the rebound of elastic fibres in the supracrestal tissue where we anticipate relapse of severely rotated teeth.Other pericision techniques include central papilla incision, reverse bevel CSF and electro-surgery techniques.Frenectomy; in cases of diastema with a large/broad frenum.Other techniques include simple excision, Z-plasty and laser removal.

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Mucogingival considerations; It must be remembered that there is a biologic and genetically determined envelope for bone and mucogingival margin position, hence there is potential for gingival recession when teeth are moved outside this envelope.This movement can be as a result of anterior or posterior over expansion.Treatment planning must take into account the possibility of recession, connective tissue loss and the implications regarding stability.Gingival grafting; Mucogingival surgery may be indicated in situations where a tooth that is planned for orthodontic movement has thin facial gingiva.By increasing the thickness of the covering tissue, the risk of gingival recession during or following the orthodontic therapy should be reduced.Numerous grafting techniques have been advocated including free gingival grafts and interpositional pedicle grafts.16The free gingival graft (FGG)providesincreased thickness of tissue and increased width of keratinised tissue.Pedicle grafts (laterally repositioned flap, LRF and coronally repositioned flap, CRF) are dependent on the presence of adequate width of keratinized tissue either adjacent or apical to the defect.Both the LRF and CRF provide acceptable results in terms of tissue augmentation, aesthetics and root coverage.CONCLUSION During recent times, the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has increased significantly.Treatment of periodontally compromised adults with a skeletal Class II occlusion has always been a clinical challenge with alveolar bone loss.In addition, the loss of attachment will relocate the center of resistance further apically, which affects the moment generated by a respective force.Thus, biomechanics in a periodontally compromised patient differs from a healthy one, requiring lighter forces and relatively larger moments.Profound improvement in treatment outcome with an improved functionally stable occlusion and a well maintained periodontium can be achieved by the combined therapy of orthodontics and periodontics.Mishra S, Nanda SB: Orthodontic and Periodontic Concoction: A Review OJN