Abstract

Space closure in presence of severe periodontal breakdown: orthodontic manipulation of the periodontal tissues and a new working hypothesis

by Rosa Marco

The closure of an edentulous space in the smile area by the orthodontic movement of the adjacent teeth may represent a valuable alternative also in the presence of attachment loss and severe periodontal breakdown. The lecture will outline crucial details about the orthodontic management of reduced periodontal tissues in the pressure area.

Learning Objectives

After this lecture, you will be able to define the risks during the orthodontic movement of teeth with reduced supporting apparatus.
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the reaction of the reduced periodontal tissues in the pressure area during and after the orthodontic movement.
After this lecture, you will be able to understand the crucial importance to assign a correct diagnosis and select the patients to be treated orthodontically.