Integration of periodontal therapy to correct occlusal disharmony: a case series of interdisciplinary approach

A multidisciplinary approach is often necessary to treat dental problems in patients. Periodontics and Orthodontics are interrelated in variety of situations. A variety of periodontal procedures can be performed which are beneficial for orthodontic outcome. An impacted maxillary anterior tooth, particularly the canine, is a common problem. Unerupted teeth were usually scheduled to be extracted in the past, nowadays can be saved and take their place in the dental arch. A 20-years-old female Patient with impacted canine was treated with surgical exposure to form well- aligned dental arch. Selective alveolar corticotomy is defined as an intentional injury to cortical bone. A 25-years-old male patient was treated with corticotomy for the space closure between maxillary left canine and premolar. This technique is an effective means of accelerating orthodontic tooth movement. Thus, there are many benefits to integrating orthodontics and periodontics in management of patients for accelerating tooth movement.