Periodontium and Orthodontic Implications: Clinical Applications

Clinically, in periodontally susceptible or compromised patients who present malocclusion, the orthodontic intervention can be only in itiated when the periodontal inflammatory/infectious process is controlled and stable periodontal condition is achieved. Periodontal microbiota control is achieved throughout elimination or significant reduction of periodontal pockets. After the periodontal treatment has been performed, the orthodontic treatment provides clear benefits in order to achieve and maintain such periodontal homeostasis.