title: Spontaneous correction of pathologically migrated teeth with periodontal therapy alone.
abstract: Pathological tooth migration is a characteristic sign of an advanced form of chronic periodontitis. The etiology of pathological tooth migration is complex and multifactorial. Usually treatment of pathological migration includes a multidisciplinary approach. However, in some cases, spontaneous repositioning of the pathologically migrated teeth has been reported following periodontal therapy alone. In the present report, following periodontal surgery, there was a spontaneous repositioning of the migrated teeth and restoration of dento-facial esthetics. The treatment options in cases of pathological tooth migration, based on the severity, are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: Himanshu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dadlani
authors.forename: Srinivas Sulugodu
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Ramachandra
authors.forename: Dhoom Singh
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Mehta
keywords: Diastema; frenum; periodontal disease; spontaneous repositioning; tooth migration