A Multidisciplinary Approach to Adult Orthodontic Treatment in the Presence of Chronic Periodontitis

Authors: Prakash A T, Souwmya N. K., Anu Kallupurackal, Meghana Devalaraju, Nikunj Maniyar

DOI: 10.18231/j.jco.6659.1758357009

Keywords: Adult orthodontics,Chronic periodontitis,Ortho-perio relation,Multidisciplinary approach

Abstract: Adult patients with concurrent periodontal issues pose unique challenges for orthodontic treatment, yet they offer significant potential for enhancing both aesthetics and function. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, satisfactory orthodontic correction of malocclusion and notable enhancement of overall esthetics can be achieved in such periodontally compromised individuals. Present case reports of a 29-year-old female patient with dental protrusion and generalized chronic periodontitis. A multidisciplinary approach combining periodontal therapy and orthodontic intervention was meticulously executed over a 12-month period. The treatment resulted in notable enhancements in facial aesthetics, dental alignment, and periodontal health emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts between orthodontists and periodontists in addressing the complex needs of adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment with underlying periodontal conditions.