Combined periodontal-orthodontic treatment of pathologic tooth migration: A case study with 10-year follow-up

Combined periodontal-orthodontic treatment of pathologic tooth migration: A case study with 10-year follow-up

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Pathologic tooth migration is a change in tooth position resulting from disruption of the forces that maintain teeth in a normal position in relation to their arch.The disruption of the equilibrium in tooth position may be caused by various etiologic factors.Loss of attachment apparatus along with a non periodontal related condition such as excess occlusal force, a progressive migration of tooth may take place.Mostly this migration can be associated Repair Rescue Shampoo with aesthetic damage of the smile line.

To solve these issues, a combination of periodontal and orthodontic treatment is often needed.In this presentation a 23-year-old, systemically healthy, non-smoking female presented with the complaint of bleeding gums, mobility and increased space between upper and lower front teeth causing un-aesthetic appearance and low self esteem.She was treated with interdisciplinary approach of orthodontic and periodontal intervention.Improvement of facial esthetics contributed to the self-confidence of an adult periodontal patient with pathologic tooth migration.

Follow up at 10 years post treatment confirmed the good choice of treatment planning and the tendency to improve the A-OX VITAMINO COLOR results over time.Periodontally compromised orthodontic patients can be satisfactorily treated, achieving correction of the malocclusion and a marked improvement in esthetics when an interdisciplinary approach is used.