Spontaneous correction of pathologic tooth migration and reduced infrabony pockets following nonsurgical periodontal therapy: a case report
Sato, S.; Ujiie, H.; Ito, K.
International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry 24(5): 456-461
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0198-7569 PMID: 15506026 Document Number: 569904
This case report describes the spontaneous correction of pathologic tooth migration and reduced infrabony pockets after nonsurgical periodontal therapy. A 3-mm diastema between the maxillary incisors was closed completely, and the mandibular teeth, which had migrated pathologically, returned to the optimal position. Clinical evaluation showed a significant reduction in probing depth, with increased clinical attachment and bone deposition demonstrated radiologically.