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ReviewBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Biomechanical and Biological Multidisciplinary Strategies in the Orthodontic Treatment of Patients with Periodontal Diseases: A Review of the Literature.

Gaia Viglianisi, Alessandro Polizzi, Teresa Lombardi, Mariacristina Amato, Cristina Grippaudo, Gaetano Isola

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Review in Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Gaia ViglianisiDepartment of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.
Alessandro PolizziDepartment of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6717-8899
Teresa LombardiDepartment of Health Sciences, University Magna Græcia, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
Mariacristina AmatoDepartment of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7190-0100
Cristina GrippaudoUOC di Clinica Odontoiatrica, Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Organi di Senso e Torace, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9499-0556
Gaetano IsolaDepartment of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4267-6992

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Orthodontic treatment aims to correct malocclusions and ensure the overall health and stability of the periodontium. The relationship between orthodontic therapy and periodontal health is intricate and multifaceted, and a comprehensive approach is often required to achieve optimal outcomes. Firstly, this article delves into the impact of orthodontic mechanics on periodontal tissues, emphasizing the importance of minimizing iatrogenic effects such as root resorption and gingival recession. Understanding the biomechanical principles allows for the development of treatment plans that mitigate these risks while achieving the desired tooth movement. Effective communication and coordinated treatment protocols are essential for managing periodontal issues before, during, and after orthodontic intervention. To optimize outcomes, periodontal considerations such as gingival biotype, attachment levels, and bone support must be integrated into treatment planning. Additionally, adjunctive periodontal therapies such as selective alveolar decortication and regenerative procedures are explored as valuable tools to enhance periodontal support and optimize treatment outcomes. This narrative review explores strategies to attain periodontal goals in orthodontic patients, thereby facilitating successful treatment. Furthermore, the review examines the role of interdisciplinary collaborations between orthodontists and periodontists. In conclusion, achieving periodontal goals in orthodontic patients requires a comprehensive approach that addresses biomechanical principles, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and adjunctive periodontal therapies. By integrating periodontal considerations into orthodontic treatment planning and execution, clinicians can ensure straight teeth and a healthy and stable periodontium, ultimately leading to successful treatment outcomes and long-term oral health.

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biomechanicsgingival recessionorthodonticsperiodontitisroot resorption

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PMID39851323
PMCPMC11760482

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