Periodontal status of maxillary central incisors after orthodontic traction: a longitudinal follow-up.

Louise Resti CalilGuilherme JansonVinicius Merino da SilvaMarcos Roberto de FreitasAna Lúcia Pompéia Fraga de AlmeidaDaniela Garib

Published in: Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB (2022)

A decreased thickness and height of labial alveolar bone and gingival recessions were found in maxillary central incisors 15 years after orthodontic traction. Though incisor traction might cause some periodontal impact, differences are acceptable under a clinical point of view considering the cost-benefit ratio.

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oral health
cone beam computed tomography
body mass index
bone mineral density
optical coherence tomography
postmenopausal women