Treatment of Periodontally Compromised Teeth using Adjunctive Orthodontic Therapy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Periodontal disease and its sequelae often lead to an unesthetic appearance and functional problems which may be also associated with restorative problems. Adult orthodontic therapy has a role in providing a complete rehabilitation in terms of both appearance and function with a satisfactory long-term prognosis, if the patient is reasonably motivated and responds well to the initial periodontal therapy. In this article, we have shown two case reports to aptly describe the benefits of adjunctive orthodontic treatment for restoration of esthetics as well as function in a compromised patient.