Orthodontics in periodontal patients

When a patient suffers from periodontitis, it is essential to eliminate the inflammation and bacteria causing the infection before beginning orthodontic treatment.

One of the most common symptoms in patients suffering from the consequences of periodontal disease is that you can see teeth that have moved or shifted from their original position. This is called pathological tooth migration. In the past, before treatments for gum infection were known, it was believed that these patients were not candidates for adult orthodontic treatment.

Based on our experience and proven results, at our dental clinic in Bilbao we can assure you that with current diagnostic techniques and microbiological control of infection, orthodontic treatment for adults with periodontal disease that has been properly treated or cured is the best possible recommendation for solving pathological tooth migration.