Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology (Jan 2013)

Spontaneous correction of pathologically migrated teeth with periodontal therapy alone

  • Himanshu Dadlani,
  • Srinivas Sulugodu Ramachandra,
  • Dhoom Singh Mehta

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-124x.118331
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17, no. 4
pp. 531 – 534

Abstract

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Pathological tooth migration is a characteristic sign of an advanced form of chronic periodontitis. The etiology of pathological tooth migration is complex and multifactorial. Usually treatment of pathological migration includes a multidisciplinary approach. However, in some cases, spontaneous repositioning of the pathologically migrated teeth has been reported following periodontal therapy alone. In the present report, following periodontal surgery, there was a spontaneous repositioning of the migrated teeth and restoration of dento-facial esthetics. The treatment options in cases of pathological tooth migration, based on the severity, are also discussed.

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