ADJUNCTIVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OF PERIODONTALLY INVOLVED TEETH - CASE-REPORTS

Elongated and spaced incisors are common in patients suffering from se vere peridontal disease. Intrusion and uprighting of incisors might be the logical solution for this problem. This article describes a team approach to treatment planning for adult patients with severe localize d periodontitis accompanied by marginal bone loss and spacing and elon gation of incisors. The treatment involves the combination of periodon tal treatment, orthodontic intrusion, and prosthetic therapy. Controll ed intrusion in two patients led to a decrease in the clinical crown l ength, better access for oral hygiene procedures, better gingival form , and a more suitable distribution of occlusal forces.