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Periodontal management in orthognathic
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surgery: Early screening of periodontal risk
10 July 2014
and its current management for the
optimization of orthodontic and surgical
treatments
La prise en charge parodontale en chirurgie orthognathique :
le dépistage précoce du risque parodontal et sa prise en charge
actuelle pour une optimisation des traitements
orthodontico-chirurgicaux
Available online at
B. Straub, P. Bouletreau*, P. Breton
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Summary Résumé
Orthodontic preparation for orthognathic surgery requires correct- La préparation orthodontique en vue d’une chirurgie orthognathique
ing mal-occlusions and coordination of arcades. In addition to nécessite la correction des malpositions dentaires et la coordination des
improving the aesthetics, these treatments can ensure the achie- arcades. En plus de l’amélioration de l’esthétique, ces traitements
vement and sustainability of prosthetics and/or implants. Never- permettent d’assurer la réalisation et la pérennité de travaux prothé-
theless, periodontal structures are easily damaged. Orthodontic tiques et/ou implantaires. Néanmoins, les structures du parodonte sont
displacement can only be applied in the absence of inflammation facilement dommageables. Les mouvements d’orthodontie qui la sol-
or weakened periodontal structure. An early detection of perio- licitent doivent être appliqués en l’absence d’inflammation ou de
dontal risk should be achievable by prescribers of a surgical- faiblesse d’attache. Le dépistage précoce du risque parodontal doit
orthodontic treatment. Simplified periodontal examination, with être réalisable par tous les intervenants dans un traitement chirurgico-
easily detectable warning signs, will help to identify the periodontal orthodontique. L’examen parodontal simplifié, grâce à des
risk. Although periodontal treatment follows current ‘‘non invasive’’ « clignotants » faciles à reconnaı̂tre,permettra de ciblerles « parodontes
trend, some procedures remain necessary to prevent and/or remedy à risque ». Bien que les traitements parodontaux suivent la mouvance
periodontal defects or diseases, such as mineral periodontal rein- actuelle « non invasive », certains gestes restent indispensables pour
forcement corticotomy. It is essential that the patient meets all the prévenir et/ou remédier aux pathologies parodontales comme le renfort
practitioners to plan and assess the extent of the constraints parodontal minéralisé basé sur les principes de la corticotomie. Avant
necessary to optimize results, before starting orthodontic treatment de débuter un traitement d’orthodontie associé à une chirurgie ortho-
combined with orthognathic surgery. Any periodontal complication gnathique, il est primordial que le patient rencontre tous les « acteurs »
* Corresponding author.
e-mail: pierre.bouletreau@chu-lyon.fr (P. Bouletreau).
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(even minor) will be considered as a failure, regardless of good intervenants, afin de planifier et d’apprécier l’ampleur des contraintes
aesthetic and functional results. nécessaires pour optimiser les résultats. Toute complication parodon-
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d’une occlusion fonctionnelle et d’une harmonie faciale.
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Keywords: Periodontium, Orthodontics, Orthognatic surgery
‘‘O
rthognathic surgery is a teamwork! The imple- Simplified periodontal examination
mentation of an orthodontic-surgical protocol
The periodontium is usually divided in 2 interdependent parts:
may require the intervention of many practi-
the superficial periodontium and the deep periodontium
tioners, and their coordination often determines the quality of
(table I). Any deterioration of one part will impact the other
the final result’’ [1]. Orthodontic treatments are no longer
[2]. The periodontium includes all the tissues supporting the
considered as likely to worsen or induce periodontal lesions;
teeth: the alveolar bone, the periodontal or dentoalveolar
likewise, orthognathic procedures are no longer restricted to
ligament, the attached gums which are solidly anchored on
treatment of major dysmorphism. Indeed, many authors have
the maxilla and on teeth, the cementum that is the external
demonstrated that dental alignment facilitates plaque
layer of the tooth roots. The tissue characteristics are deter-
control and prevents the aggravation of a periodontal disease.
mined genetically but may be influenced by other factors such
Likewise, coordination of arcades with orthognathic surgery
as the size and position of teeth, or by physiological factors
decreases displacements and duration of orthodontic treat-
such as growth or aging. The periodontium is a very important
ment. The authors of a retrospective study demonstrated that
factor in orthodontics because it must be healthy and resis-
some major mal-occlusions could induce and/or worsen perio-
tant to allow multiple dental displacements in the course of
dontal diseases: corticotomy allows obtaining 2 to 4 times
treatment. Its structures are fragile and easily damaged if
faster results for the active phases of treatment, and a great
inadequate forces are used. A bad oral hygiene (difficulty to
stability of results by thickening of the cortical bone [2].
eliminate plaque because of orthodontic material) may
Whatever the type of treatment, orthodontic treatments
induce inflammation that can destroy its components and
can only be performed on healthy or treated, thick or rein-
make dental displacements iatrogenic [3].
forced periodontium.
The periodontal pre-orthodontic treatment diagnosis is a
mandatory clinical step. Two types of periodontal diseases Table I
Simplified periodontal examination. If there is 1 yes in the
may be diagnosed: inflammatory diseases of bacterial origin
answers: pretreatment periodontal consultation is mandatory.
and tissue defects (osseous or mucous). The initial consulta-
Yes No
tion will determine the whole treatment: the active participa-
tion of the patient is essential for treatment success in Global history
Tobacco
periodontology.
Diabetes
The aim of our article was to determine a periodontal
approach for orthodontic-surgical treatment in a rational, Intra-oral examination
Plaque, tartar
simplified, but global manner. We will first consider the
Gingival bleeding
periodontal examination and the new therapeutics, and then Edema, suppuration
define the management according to the age of patients with Gingival necrosis
different diseases, motivations, and expectations. Modification buds
Dental mobility
The initial consultation > 0.5 mm
Alveolysis
This is the ‘‘meeting’’ between 2 strangers who will have to
Horizontal vertical
work together on a more or less complex journey for a various
length of time. The global and local history must be taken to Gingival hypertrophy
screen for aggravating factors; but it is also necessary to Thin periodontium
dedicate time to understand the patient’s motivation for a Iatrogenic bridles
treatment lasting more than 2 years and to make sure all the
Gingival recession
information is given.
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Intra-oral examination
Tooth mobility
It is tested between 2 instruments, or between a finger and an
instrument. Mobility indices: ARPA international [3]. 0: no
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to move teeth, during orthodontic displacements. The equili- mouthwash, gel, and spray, or triclosan as toothpaste. The
brium is disrupted, if the stimuli last too long or are too effectiveness of antiseptic agents is limited by the bacterial
strong, and recession may appear progressively and lead to load in the biofilm, by the bacterial mechanisms of resistan-
tooth mobility [3]. The apposition and resorption phases of ces, and by the difficulty of agents to penetrate into the
the alveolar bone are influenced by hormones liberated to let biofilm. The sub-gingival flora is made-up of mobile gram-
the body maintain its phosphocalcium homeostasis. An negative rods. The most virulent of these species are:
appropriate periodontal treatment must be initiated before A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. gingivalis, T. forsythia, and
beginning orthodontic treatment in case of inflammation, T. denticola. Some bacterial complexes were defined accord-
bleeding, mobility, gingival hypertrophy, suppuration, or bone ing to the virulence and pathogenic power of bacteria [6].
loss (table I). Hydrogen peroxide may be used as mouthwash or as a local
application mixed with sodium hydrogen carbonate that
Complementary examinations potentiates its activity. This combination is especially recom-
mended for the initial treatment of very inflammatory pre-
A phase contrast microscope analysis of the pathogenic flora
sentations. Recent data indicates that using antibiotics should
or enzymatic tests may contribute to the diagnosis and to
be restricted to aggressive presentations, of rapid evolution,
raising the patient’s awareness. The microbiological tests by
involving a very pathogenic flora [7].
DNA probes or by culture with or without any antibiogram
AFSAPS (French Agency for the safety of Health Products) 2011
may also contribute to the diagnosis, help guide treatment
recommendations: ‘‘Using antibiotics cannot compensate an
and assess its effectiveness, and allow monitoring the evolu-
inadequate oral hygiene, or replace universal hygiene rules
tion of sites during periodontal maintenance. These tests
and the asepsis expected for any kind of care’’.
should be restricted to patients at risk, at the end of perio-
Necrotizing periodontal diseases: metronidazole: 1500 mg/D
dontal sanitizing before the implant-prosthetic phase, or for
in 2 or 3 intakes for 7 days.
some cases of ‘‘resistant’’ periodontitis, i.e. not responding to
Aggressive localized periodontitis: doxycyclin: 200 mg/D in 1
the initial treatment [4].
intake for 14 days.
Aggressive localized or generalized periodontitis: amoxicillin
Teaching oral hygiene (OH)
1500 mg/D in 3 intakes (or 2000 mg in 2 intakes) for 7 days
The objective of the initial consultation is to teach the patient and metronidazole: 1500 mg/D in 2 or 3 intakes for 7 days.
adequate plaque control for a healthy and non-iatrogenic In case of allergy to penicillins: metronidazole: 1500 mg/D for
periodontium. Often not enough time is dedicated to this 7 days.
teaching because it requires a great investment from the
practitioner, all the more so that hygiene habits are very
difficult to change (especially for adults). Furthermore, to If inflammation is observed at the initial
obtain long-term observance, the patient must be shown
how to use OH material and given clear instructions. The
consultation
patient must be explained, during the initial consultation,
Initial phase: periodontal sanitizing
that the orthodontic treatment will be effective only if he
totally and regularly eliminates the biofilm at home. The need Lindhe [8] demonstrated that if constraints alone cannot
to disrupt the bacterial biofilm before using an antiseptic generate periodontal pockets, the combination of constraints
treatment is evident, as stressed by Brecx et al. [5]. and bacterial inflammation aggravates tissue destruction,
Dental hygiene is more difficult if orthodontic braces and leading to loss of attachment, bone lysis, and gingival reces-
vestibular or lingual arches are present. Dental floss or other sion. The non-surgical periodontal treatment relies on radi-
complementary means will have to be used. Interdental cular descaling and surfacing (RDS). This initial periodontal
brushes can also be used to clean between braces and in treatment has for objective to decrease the bacterial load by
some cases, the larger interdental gaps. Irrigation devices will disrupting the pathogenic biofilm to come back to a normal
eliminate the larger food deposits but not plaque. The patient commensal flora, to make radicular surfaces compatibles with
should go back home with all the necessary information and a healthy periodontium, and to control the patient’s local and
tools to begin the etiologic anti-bacterial phase; at the next general risk factors. Various instruments are available to
appointment, the practitioner should be able to check the ensure mechanical debridement of radicular surfaces. Accord-
level of observance, mandatory to lead the orthodontic-sur- ing to the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), an
gical treatment to its term without any complications. ultrasonic system with micro-inserts is the fastest and chea-
The pathogenic sub-gingival flora will have to be eliminated pest non-surgical treatment for the elimination of supra or
by non-surgical and/or surgical treatment, depending on the sub-gingival tartar. High-level clinical studies focusing on
severity of the periodontal disease, to control the inflam- laser treatment for periodontology are still lacking, and do
mation. The most effective antiseptic is chlorhexidine as not allow recommending this treatment.
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attached gums (which will disrupt the cemento-enamel junc- Aggravating factors
tion line; called ‘‘short attachment’’, in case of partial absence, These are frenulum, bridles and shallow vestibule, inflamma-
or ‘‘rupture of attachment’’, in case of total absence), exposed tion, occlusal factors, iatrogenic factors, tartar, tobacco, and
radicular cementum, concomitant loss of alveolar bone and chewing Betel, nail biting, piercings, etc.
periodontal ligament. The width is the most important crite-
rion for the prognosis. Recessions are considered as wide
In orthodontics
when 3 mm in size or more. Dome-shaped teeth presenting
with an increased vestibular and lingual diameter are more There is a risk of recession when displacements are too rapid,
likely to be next to thin cortical bone, causing dehiscence or outside of bone bases inducing dehiscence or fenestration, or
fenestration. The etiologies are multifactorial and often rela- when too strong constraints are applied; the recession is more
ted. severe in case of inflammation. ‘‘The prevalence of gum
recession after orthodontic treatment is 10.3%; skeletal class
Predisposing factors III and retro-alveolar mandibular incisors can cause more
severe gum recessions.’’ [15]. Gum recession gingival can also
These are sites of eruption and malposition, histogenesis (the
occur in case of vertical incision next to the osteotomy line. It
cemento-enamel junction may be more or less well-establis-
may be involuntarily in the course of surgical preparation.
hed), aging.
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muscles and eventually completing vestibular deepening by according to the principles of a regional
an epithelial-connective tissue graft. acceleratory phenomenon (RAP) described by
Frost in 1989 [20] (fig. 7a–d). This was
Epithelial-connective tissue grafts (ECG) performed to increase the thickness of the
alveolar bone to maintain results acquired after
The procedure consists in placing an epithelial-connective
dental displacement and to prevent relapses.
tissue graft (harvested from the palate) on the zone to treat
The principle is to alter the alveolar bone (by
(fig. 6). The epithelial-connective tissue grafts thicken pro-
piezocision or with a bone drill) so as to
gressively and take a nacreous aspect due to the specificity
provide vascularization and osteogenic cells
and tissue induction. They become very unsightly; they often
and place a biomaterial graft in contact with
look like a ‘‘patch’’. Furthermore, their success rate is uneven;
the bone. ‘‘Bone has the unique potential to
they require 2 operative sites with a high rate of morbidity
restore its original structure. Any bone lesion
because of the secondary intention palate wound healing.
will induce osteoinduction. The bone cells or
They are nevertheless very useful for reinforcement because
the neighboring cells release growth factors
they increase keratinized tissue height and thickness [17].
and bone induction factors such as morphoge-
nic bone proteins’’ [21]. Wilcko et al. 2011 [22]
call this ‘‘Accelerated osteogenic orthodon-
tics’’. PMR is applied before orthodontic-
surgical treatment according to Frost and
Wilcko’s principles.
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Figure 7. Patient 23 years after first orthodontic treatment. Surgical class III before orthodontic and surgical treatment (January 2011): a: rather thin
periodontium and recessions on teeth 11 and 21; b: June 2011. Recession on teeth 11 and 21 corrected by gingivoplasty and ongoing orthodontic treatment.
Mediocre OH: sub mucosal radicular protrusion while decompensation is not finished; c: mandibular PMR at D + 15; d: end of treatment (July 2013).
Satisfactory periodontium thickness, slight retraction of inferior interdental papillae, stable graft for teeth 11 and 21.
Bacterial pathology Early screening is crucial; here are some significant ‘‘warning
signs’’:
School constraints, teenage crisis, early tobacco abuse make it
good or very good OH;
very difficult to change OH habits if these are inadequate to
few or no caries and/or obturation;
complete surgical and orthodontic treatment successfully.
important localized vertical alveolysis, sometimes only 1 or
Gingival hypertrophy may appear, associated or not to enamel
2 sites, often ‘‘mirror’’ images in the premolar, molar, and
demineralization. Giving advice for OH is crucial for prevention.
incisor areas;
RDS sessions should be performed if inflammation persists.
female/male ratio: 3/1;
main ethnic origin (African and Asian).
Screening for aggressive periodontitis
Juvenile periodontitis, in the old classification, is characterized
Mucosal and gingival pathology: screening for
by its early onset, by its rapid evolution, and by the impor-
frenula and bridles
tance of tissue loss as well as by frequent relapse. The
bacteriology of this type of periodontitis [6] has been demons- It is crucial to identify a mucosal anomaly, in this age range,
trated (even if sometimes some bacterial tests may be non- which can be treated by simple procedures (cf. previous
significant, in case of major clinical symptoms). The virulence chapter). The anomaly is usually located next to the mandi-
factors associated to a lack of host response (defective che- bular incisors, in case of congestion. The patient should be
motactism of polymorphonuclears) in this bacterial aggres- screened preventively for pathological frenula and bridles.
sion may lead to a rapid loss of teeth if they are mobilized Bridles and absence of vestibule are very frequently observed
without previous sanitizing. The treatment is local and gene- in the lateral and superior canine areas, in patients presenting
ral (antibiotic therapy combining amoxicillin and metronida- with a cleft palate. It is crucial to treat the condition as early as
zole, Afssaps 2011) and frequent follow-up. The siblings should possible, especially before inserting implants (agenesis of
be seen in consultation. lateral incisors). These are patients managed from birth
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who need to ‘‘undergo’’ many procedures, often including Dental retainer. The choice among extra-coronal bonded wire
orthognathic surgery. retainer, a Hawley plate, and intra-coronal splint will depend
Dental retainer. It is usually made of an extra-coronal on the extent of alveolysis.
maxillary and mandibular bonded wire retainer and a Hawley
plate to improve intercuspidation. Non-individualized conten-
tion (type ‘‘tooth positioner’’) is strictly contra-indicated in Management of the adult
case of a thin periodontium. It could induce major gum
recessions. The main reason for consulting in adults is the migration of
incisors by loss of bone support consecutive to periodontitis
Management of the young adult and often associated to loss of anchorage. Prosthetic or
implant rehabilitation is difficult or impossible when skeletal
There are 2 populations of patients in this age range: those dysmorphism is present. A ‘‘minimal’’ orthodontic treatment
who have never undergone orthodontic treatment and pre- is often impossible. The condition may be aggravated by long-
senting with major dysmorphism, and those who have under- term tobacco abuse, or associated pathologies such as: type II
gone an inadequate treatment or presenting with evolutive diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.
dysmorphism leading to relapse (fig. 8a and b). The manage- The surgical and orthodontic treatment will require a great
ment should be made according to their active and affective motivation from the patient if the demand is mostly esthetic
life (availability, economic constraints, esthetic constraints, (hoping for rapid results).
stress, tobacco use, etc.) but also according to dental and The scheme will begin with periodontal treatment and teach-
gingival pathologies already present. ing of OH, RDS, reevaluation at 8 weeks. The orthodontic
treatment can begin when the inflammation has resolved and
if there are no pockets deeper than 6 mm. Supportive therapy
Bacterial pathology will be necessary before each activation, then every 4 months,
These patients already have ‘‘periodontal history’’ with gin- then life-long. The observed recessions will have to be treated
givitis or periodontitis aggravated by the tobacco, stress, with gingival grafts to prevent their aggravation, but the
parafunctions, etc. They often present with major gum reces- covering will often be partial because of a periodontal patho-
sions, either due to excessive brushing associated to malpo- logy having induced marginal alveolysis. Great care should be
sitioned teeth, or to previous orthodontic treatments taken to avoid worsening bone loss.
(expansion of arcades beyond biological limitations). The Stutzmann and Petrovic [25] stated that the life-long persi-
multiple appointments are difficult to integrate in an early stence of significant alveolar bone renewal and the possibility
active life, not withstanding the important financial cost to increase it with orthodontics made it possible to perform
because of non-registered procedures. These conditions make therapeutic dental displacement at any age. The loss of ancho-
it mandatory to hold a multidisciplinary consultation so that rage due to tooth loss may require using mini-screws, or even
all healthcare professionals involved can inform the patient plates or implants after periodontal sanitizing. Whatever the
about the treatment burden and the need to consider it initial periodontal status and the indication of treatment, tissue
before beginning. Any periodontal complication not mentio- inflammation should be strictly controlled during all the dis-
ned initially will be considered as a failure. placement stage, because in adult patients having presented
Figure 8. Young adult patient with major dysmorphism and periodontitis: a: pre-orthodontic-surgical treatment consultation. Mediocre OH and important
gingival inflammation. Recession on tooth 41; b: periodontal maintenance session 12 months after inferior frenectomy, vestibular deepening, and
periodontal sanitizing. Absence of inflammation, and satisfactory periodontium for teeth 41 and 31.
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with a periodontal disease, the inflammatory reaction imme- allow pushing back the limits of secondary adverse effects,
diately results in relapse and aggravation of bone lesions. and with a pluridisciplinary management, we should be able
Permanent retainers are recommended in adults, so as to to offer a treatment protocol that will optimize the results
ensure stable results by supporting tissue reorganization and be in phase with the personal investment and the
and in preventing relapses, especially in case of a thin expectations of our patients.
periodontium. Splints allow distributing forces by decreasing
transversal constraints. Obtaining occlusal balance at the end
of treatment is mandatory to ensure permanent results. Disclosure of interest
Supportive therapy, also mandatory for permanent results,
requires among other things, the active participation of the The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest
patient, and as suggested by its name, the physician’s invest- concerning this article.
ment. This is a part of the periodontal treatment in which the
patient’s attention and the demonstration of advice for OH
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