Cambridge Scholars Publishing An Exploration of the Periodontal-Orthodontic Alliance

The periodontic and orthodontic branches of dentistry form an alliance with a symbiotic relationship. This book discusses the integration of these branches, showing that periodontal surgeries can aid in accelerated tooth movement and orthodontic treatment retention. It highlights how the growing demand for better esthethics has increased the amount of adult patients seeking orthodontic therapy, and notes that periodontics puts forth procedures that aid in accelerating orthodontic tooth movement in adult patients.