Abstract
ABSTRACT Orthodontic tooth movement is a mechanically induced bone remodeling process aimed at aligning malpositioned teeth. Periodontitis is a polymicrobial infection of the supporting tissues of the teeth that results in the destruction of the periodontium. Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder that contributes to several types of comorbidities and even premature death of an individual. Due to the high demand of diabetic patients with periodontitis and the need for orthodontic therapy to achieve better periodontal health, we aimed to carry out a bibliographic review on orthodontic tooth movement in patients with periodontitis and diabetes mellitus. The search for articles in this literature review took place between February 2022 and March 2023. The articles were researched, selected and extracted through the database: PUBMED, LILACS and GOOGLE SCHOLAR available online, in the range of years between 1990 and 2022. Diabetes and periodontitis may adversely affect bone remodeling in orthodontic tooth movement. However, despite the need for further long-term studies to elucidate the mechanism of orthodontic tooth movement in diabetic patients with a history of periodontitis, the literature suggests that if there is a well-established periodontal-orthodontic therapy associated with the patient’s glycemic control, the treatment will be successful.
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