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Published on: May 9, 2022
[Key points of orthodontic treatment for patients with periodontal diseases]
1Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an 710032, China.
Abstract:
To obtain optimum result in patients with periodontal diseases, orthodontists need not only treatment techniques but deep understanding of the periodontal status of the patients. On the other hand, orthodontists should keep in mind the concept of multi-disciplinary treatment for these patients. This paper describes nine key points of orthodontic treatment for patients with periodontal disease, and gives some guidance and warnings to orthodontists.
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