Kanchan Sharma1, Sukhpreet Mangat2, Modi S Kichorchandra3, Akash Handa4, Suresh Bindhumadhav5, Meenakshi Meena6. 1. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Sri Ganganagar Rajasthan, India, Phone: +919501544877, e-mail: drkanchansharma@gmail.com. 2. Dentzz Dental Care Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. 3. Department of Orthodontics, Kejal Sarvajanik Hospital, Navsari Gujarat, India. 4. Private Practitioner, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India. 5. Private Practitioner, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. 6. Department of Periodontology, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Malocclusion plays an important role in the development of periodontitis. Thus, by treating malocclusion, a good gingival health can be achieved. This study was conducted to establish the correlation between orthodontic tooth movement and periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study conducted on 220 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment for malocclusion. They were divided into two groups: Group I patients were treated with fixed orthodontics, while group II patients received myofunctional appliances. RESULTS: The value for plaque, gingival recession, and tooth mobility significantly increased in group I patients. However, the difference was statistically nonsignificant in group II patients. CONCLUSION: The authors concluded that there is correlation between malocclusion and periodontitis. Malocclusion leads to periodontitis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Malocclusion is the main reason for the development of poor periodontal health. Combined effort has to be played by both periodontist and orthodontist for the treatment of various orthodontic-periodontal problems.
INTRODUCTION:Malocclusion plays an important role in the development of periodontitis. Thus, by treating malocclusion, a good gingival health can be achieved. This study was conducted to establish the correlation between orthodontic tooth movement and periodontitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study conducted on 220 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment for malocclusion. They were divided into two groups: Group I patients were treated with fixed orthodontics, while group II patients received myofunctional appliances. RESULTS: The value for plaque, gingival recession, and tooth mobility significantly increased in group I patients. However, the difference was statistically nonsignificant in group II patients. CONCLUSION: The authors concluded that there is correlation between malocclusion and periodontitis. Malocclusion leads to periodontitis. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Malocclusion is the main reason for the development of poor periodontal health. Combined effort has to be played by both periodontist and orthodontist for the treatment of various orthodontic-periodontal problems.