Periodontal considerations for orthodontists

Abstract

This paper presents the clinical orthodontist with a review of the relationship between periodontal health and orthodontic treatment. Stress is placed on the orthodontists responsibility to monitor periodontal health during therapy. Detection of a periodontal problem should prompt referral back to the general practitioner or periodontist.

Keywords

• periodontics
• orthodontics
• periodontics
• orthodontics