Orthodontic treatment strategies and considerations in adult patients with periodontal disease

doi:10.7518/hxkq.2025.2025339

Abstract

Abstract:

The primary objectives of orthodontic treatment in adult patients with periodontal disease are to improve dental alignment and occlusal relationships, optimize oral hygiene conditions, restore masticatory function, and enhance aesthetic outcomes. During treatment, orthodontists should comprehensively and continuously evaluate the patient’s periodontal health status, adopt personalized biomechanical control strategies, enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, and implement targeted prevention and management measures for potential orthodontic risks. This article provides an overview of common clinical issues encountered in the orthodontic treatment of adult periodontal patients. Key areas addressed include the relationship between periodontal disease and the development of malocclusion, the formulation of treatment objectives, indications and contraindications, key aspects of treatment process control, the role of radiographic examination in treatment planning and monitoring, and post-orthodontic retention protocols.

Key words: adult periodontal disease, orthodontic treatment, treatment strategies

CLC Number:

R783.5

Feng Ge, Zhong Wenjie, Song Jinlin. Orthodontic treatment strategies and considerations in adult patients with periodontal disease[J]. West China Journal of Stomatology, 2026, 44(1): 34-40.

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