The effect of accelerated orthodontic treatment on periodontal health as perceived by orthodontists and periodontists

Abstract

Introduction: Orthodontic treatment aims to align teeth, improving aesthetics and function, but traditional methods can be time-consuming and have side effects like gingival recession and bone resorption. Accelerated orthodontic treatments, such as micro-osteoperforation and Corticotomy, reduce treatment time but raise concerns about their impact on periodontal health. Researchers previously studied mainly focusing on treatment speed, often overlooking the effects on supporting structures, and lack a multidisciplinary perspective. For this reason, this study was planned to determine orthodontists’ and periodontists’ perspectives towards accelerated orthodontic treatment, identifying gaps and promoting safer, more effective practices by integrating periodontal health into orthodontic care. Methodology: An online Google form was circulated from July to September 2024. The questionnaire consisted of 10 multiple choice questions. Observational cross-sectional study were used & level of significance was set at p