Indian Journal of Contemporary Dentistry
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 1

Ortho-perio Relationship-A Review of Direct Bond between the Two

1Assistant Professor, Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences

2Reader, Subharthi Dental College

3Assistant Professor, Radiology Department, Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College and University

Online published on 15 February, 2017.

Abstract

Sometimes inter-departmental approach is really necessary in treating various complex dental problems. While orthodontics can promote periodontal disease; orthodontics can also help in reducing the symptoms of periodontal disease. The present article showcases an overview of hand in hand ortho-perio relationship.

Keywords

Crown lengthening, mucogingival surgery, fibertomy, midline diastema, perio-ortho relationship