What is the minimum amount of insertion periodontium needed to perform orthodontic movements?

Julia F. de HARFIN

The last advancements in the ield of the cellular biology and its interrelation with periodontal biology open a new way in the treatment of adult patients who seek orthodontic services to solve esthetic and/ or functional problems and that present moderate or severe loss of insertion. Several clinical cases conirm that it is possible to perform orthodontic movements in these patients, as long as a continuous periodontal follow up is performed before, during and after the orthodontic treatment.

Keywords: Insertion periodontium. Adult treatment. Orthodontic movement.

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