title: Periodontal preparation of the adult patient prior to orthodontics.
abstract: Evaluation of periodontal status and proposed orthodontic therapy must be made prior to initiating tooth movement. Teeth with a compromised periodontium can be treated. Prior to initiation of orthodontic therapy, it may be necessary to perform periodontal surgery for pocket elimination or reduction, to perform mucogingival surgery, or to correct gross occlusal discrepancies.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007742:Labial Frenum / Q000601:surgery; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000601:surgery; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques