Assess and compare the changes in periodontal soft and hard tissue in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth before and after orthodontic treatment: a retrospective study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Orthodontic tooth movement has an effect on periodontal soft and hard tissue. When forces are applied to teeth, pressure and compression zones are formed in the periodontal ligament which leads to remodeling of the periodontal structures. Periodontal parameters such as keratinized tissue width, crestal bone level and clinical crown height helps to determine this effect of orthodontic forces on periodontal health. These parameters are not routinely examined before and after orthodontic treatment, therefore patient’s record can be used to obtain the required data. Therefore, this study was designed to Assess and compare the changes in periodontal soft and hard tissue in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth before and after orthodontic treatment retrospectively. AIM Assess and compare the changes in periodontal soft and hard tissue in maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth before and after orthodontic treatment.