title: Correlation of Orthodontic Treatment by Fixed or Myofunctional Appliances and Periodontitis: A Retrospective Study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Malocclusion plays an important role in the development of periodontitis. Thus, by treating malocclusion, a good gingival health can be achieved. This study was conducted to establish the correlation between orthodontic tooth movement and periodontitis.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a retrospective study conducted on 220 patients who underwent orthodontic treatment for malocclusion. They were divided into two groups: Group I patients were treated with fixed orthodontics, while group II patients received myofunctional appliances.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The value for plaque, gingival recession, and tooth mobility significantly increased in group I patients. However, the difference was statistically nonsignificant in group II patients.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The authors concluded that there is correlation between malocclusion and periodontitis. Malocclusion leads to periodontitis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Malocclusion is the main reason for the development of poor periodontal health. Combined effort has to be played by both periodontist and orthodontist for the treatment of various orthodontic-periodontal problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maharaja Ganga Singh Dental College & Research Centre, Sri Ganganagar Rajasthan, India, Phone: +919501544877, e-mail: drkanchansharma@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kanchan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Dentzz Dental Care Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sukhpreet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mangat
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Kejal Sarvajanik Hospital, Navsari Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Modi S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kichorchandra
authors.affiliation: Private Practitioner, Hazaribag, Jharkhand, India.
authors.forename: Akash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Handa
authors.affiliation: Private Practitioner, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Suresh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bindhumadhav
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
authors.forename: Meenakshi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meena
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008311:Malocclusion, Angle Class I / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008312:Malocclusion, Angle Class II / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D020247:Myofunctional Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
keywords: Malocclusion; Myofunctional appliances Periodontitis.