Periodontal therapy for localized severe periodontitis in a patient receiving fixed orthodontic treatment: a case report
Abstract Background Orthodontic treatment involves movement of teeth by compression and resorption of the alveolar bone using orthodontic forces. These movements are closely linked to the interactions between the teeth and the periodontal tissues that support them. Owing to an increase in adults see...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-03751-1 |