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ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2021

Orthodontic treatment in the presence of aggressive periodontitis.

Alexandre Trindade Simões da Motta

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Article in Dental press journal of orthodontics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 30% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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3 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Alexandre Trindade Simões da MottaUniversidade Federal Fluminense, Department of Orthodontics (Niterói/RJ, Brazil).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8640-6882
Universidade Federal Fluminense · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAggressive periodontitis causes periodontal destruction, with loss of supporting alveolar bone. The common symptom is rapid attachment loss in the first molar and incisor area, in young adults.

objectiveThe aim of this study was to discuss the challenges, implications and the impact of orthodontic treatment in patients affected by severe periodontal problems, specifically aggressive periodontitis. DISCUSSION: In addition to other bacteria, the main pathogen involved in aggressive periodontitis is the Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans. However, the susceptibility to the disease differs among individuals, being immune deficiencies the main reason for this variability. Many orthodontists are not comfortable about performing treatments on individuals with aggressive periodontitis.

conclusionOrthodontic treatment is feasible in young patients with severe and localized aggressive periodontitis, as long as the limitations imposed by the disease are respected. An interdisciplinary approach is required, with frequent periodontal follow-up before, during and after orthodontic treatment, allowing the correction of dental positions without aggravating bone loss.

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Aggressive PeriodontitisAggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitansHumansIncisorMolarYoung Adult

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PMID34932773
PMCPMC8690590
OpenAlexW4205597336

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