Malocclusions, pathologic tooth migration, and the need for orthodontic treatment in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis. A cross-sectional study

• Published in: European journal of orthodontics Vol. 45; no. 4; pp. 418 - 429
• Main Authors: Zasčiurinskienė, Eglė, Rastokaitė, Liveta, Lindsten, Rune, Basevičienė, Nomeda, Šidlauskas, Antanas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: UK Oxford University Press 31.07.2023
• Subjects: Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dental Occlusion, Traumatic - complications; Female; Humans; Malocclusion - complications; Malocclusion - epidemiology; Malocclusion, Angle Class II - complications; Malocclusion, Angle Class II - therapy; Original; Periodontitis - epidemiology; Tooth Migration - complications; Tooth Migration - therapy

Summary Background Literature is scarce on malocclusion prevalence and orthodontic treatment need (OTN) in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis. Study aims were to assess prevalence of primary and secondary malocclusions in subjects with stage III–IV periodontitis and OTN based on pathologic too...