Question 89 · LDEK · Treatment of periodontal diseases

Which of the following sentence describing orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontitis is false?

  1. A. recreates interproximal contacts and corrects the position of pathologically migrated teeth.
  2. B. when periodontal regenerative procedures are planned, orthodontic treatment should begin 6-9 month after the surgical procedure.
  3. C. it takes longer than in periodontally healthy individuals.
  4. D. it requires life-long retention after active treatment.
  5. E. implants can be used to anchor the elements of the orthodontic appliance.
Hint

Check each statement for an overgeneralisation about treatment duration in periodontally compromised patients.

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