Collaborative management of a young patient with generalized aggressive periodontitis

Int J Orthod Milwaukee. 2014 Winter;25(4):27-31.

Abstract

What are the orthodontic treatment possibilities, limitations and risks inherent in patients with periodontal disorders, particularly active periodontal disease? This case report describes the interface between orthodontics, periodontics and restorative dentistry in the management of a 25-year-old young man with generalized aggressive periodontitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aggressive Periodontitis / complications
  • Aggressive Periodontitis / therapy*
  • Cephalometry / methods
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Diastema / therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gingival Recession / complications
  • Gingival Recession / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class I / complications
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class I / therapy*
  • Orthodontic Appliance Design
  • Overbite / complications
  • Overbite / therapy
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Care Team*
  • Subgingival Curettage / methods
  • Surgical Flaps / surgery
  • Tooth Movement Techniques / instrumentation