Evidence-based rationale for the management of mucogingival deformities before or after orthodontic treatment

This review aims to explore key aspects related to the treatment of gingival recession defects (GRD) and sites lacking keratinized gingiva in orthodontic patients. It focuses on five crucial core aspects: 1) risk assessment for GRD development; 2) diagnosis, characteristics, and the dilemma surrounding GRD treatment necessity; 3) the evolution of root coverage procedures and the significance of modifying soft tissue phenotype for gingival margin stability; 4) the development and progression of gingival recessions in orthodontic patients; and 5) the staging of orthodontic and periodontal therapies; specifically, the consideration of preemptive soft tissue phenotype modification (STPM) or treatment of GRD.

Source: Seminars in Orthodontics - September 21, 2023 Category: Dentistry Authors: Leandro Chambrone, Homayoun H. Zadeh Source Type: research