A Protocol for Periodontal Examination in the Orthodontic Practice for Treatment of Adult Patients with Periodontal Disease

Miroslava M. Dinkova

Volume : III, Issue : XI, November - 2014

A Protocol for Periodontal Examination in the Orthodontic Practice for Treatment of Adult Patients with Periodontal Disease

Miroslava M. Dinkova

Abstract :

Purpose: The current study presents an exemplary protocol for periodontal examination in the orthodontic practice for treatment of adults with periodontal disease. Materials and methods: 204 patients (20– 60y.) with periodontal disease, indicated for orthodontic treatment were examined. Teeth impressions and photo documentation were taken. Oral hygiene, gingival biotype, clinical attachment level, type of frenulum, bleeding on probing, pocket depth and tooth mobility were examined. The clinical crown height was measured on casts before and after the treatment. All the data was filled in tables. Results: Based on the data, special forms were made. A protocol for periodontal examination of adult patients with periodontal disease in the orthodontic practice was established. The protocol was applied before, during and after the end of the orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: Such a protocol gives the orthodontist a chance to observe the periodontal tissues� health during the treatment.