title: Iatrogenic Damage to the Periodontium Caused by Orthodontic Treatment Procedures: An Overview.
abstract: In orthodontic treatment, teeth are moved in to new positions and relationships and the soft tissue and underlying bone are altered to accommodate changes in esthetics and function. Function is more important than esthetics. The speciality of orthodontics has in addition to its benefits, complications as well as risks associated with its procedures. However the benefits outweigh the risks & complications in most of the treatment cases. Few of the unwanted side effects associated with treatment are tooth discolorations, enamel decalcification, periodontal complications like open gingival embrasures, root resorption, allergic reactions to nickel & chromium as well as treatment failure in the form of relapse.
authors: Department of Orthodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College & Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka, India.
authors: Syed
authors: S
authors: Rafiuddin
authors: Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Government Dental College & Hospital & Research Institute, Bellary, Karnataka, India.
authors: Pradeep Kumar
authors: PK
authors: Yg
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Shriparna
authors: S
authors: Biswas
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Sandeep S
authors: SS
authors: Prabhu
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Chandrashekar
authors: C
authors: Bm
authors: Department of Periodontology, Rajarajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Bangalore-560074, Karnataka, India.
authors: Rakesh
authors: R
authors: Mp
keywords: Iatrogenic; orthodontics; periodontium; tooth movement.