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Dr. Caroline Fouque
DDS – Former Assistant Professor, Periodontology Department, Aix-Marseille University - School
of Dental Medicine, Marseille Public Hospitals.
President of the French Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology.
Exclusive private practice, periodontology and oral implantology, Marseille.
In young patients, early periodontal management relies on a true partnership between orthodontists and periodontists. Frenula and mucosal adhesions, often overlooked, can disrupt oral hygiene, contribute to gingival recession, and compromise orthodontic stability. Their management requires collaborative planning to determine the most appropriate time for intervention and to avoid any aesthetic or functional consequences.
At the same time, the recognition of a fine periodontal phenotype in the anterior mandibular region raises the question of possible tissue reinforcement before, during or after orthodontic treatment.
In some cases, simple orthodontic correction, by eliminating the "wire syndrome," can be sufficient to stabilize the tissues and make grafting unnecessary. This integrated approach illustrates how essential interdisciplinary collaboration is for preserving tissue, ensuring long-term stability, and guiding our treatment choices. When to intervene? And at what stage? The analysis of clinical cases, supported by the literature, will provide some answers.
Dr. Virginie MONNET-CORTI :
DDS, PhD – Professor and Head of the Department of Periodontology – Dental School, Faculty of
Medical and Paramedical Sciences, Aix-Marseille University.
Director of the University Diplomas in Theoretical and Practical Periodontology, and in Clinical Periodontal Plastic Surgery. Co-director of continuing education programs in periodontology – SFPIO, Paris.
Scientific President of EP12 (Munich, 2028).
Romain OHANESSIAN
DDS – University Clinical Head – Hospital Assistant, Periodontology Department, Aix-
Marseille University - School of Dental Medicine, Public Assistance Hospitals of Marseille.
Exclusive private practice, periodontology and oral implantology, Toulon.
This conference will highlight the synergy between orthodontics and periodontology in the management of adult patients with fragile periodontal conditions. The treatment pathway will be presented chronologically, from periodontal treatment to periodontal plastic surgery.
The reasoned integration of orthodontics in this complex context will be discussed, in particular its role in optimizing function and preserving the periodontium.
Finally, recent diagnostic and technological innovations will be discussed, paving the way for more personalized and predictive treatment strategies.
Dr. Waddah Sabouni
DDS, SQODF – Holder of the European Board of Orthodontics with Aligners (EBOA), co-founder of the
European Masterclass in Orthodontics with Aligners (EUMOA).
In private practice in Sanary-sur-Mer.
Orthodontic treatment with aligners has revolutionized the management of many malocclusions thanks to an aesthetic, comfortable, and personalized approach. However, its suitability for patients with periodontal disease remains a subject of debate.
This conference offers an analysis based on scientific literature and clinical experience to assess the potential benefits and risks of aligner treatment in this specific context. Patient selection criteria, essential biological precautions, and protocols for interdisciplinary collaboration with periodontists will be discussed.
The objective is to determine if, and under what conditions, orthodontics with aligners can constitute a reliable and safe therapeutic option for periodontal patients.
Dr. Elsa ESKENAZI
DDS
Liberal Practice, Marseille.
Integrating orthodontics into the management of patients with periodontal disease opens up valuable therapeutic possibilities. At all ages, orthodontic treatment helps restore functional occlusion, redistribute forces, and promote the stability of periodontal tissues.
Orthodontics thus occupies a strategic place within a comprehensive treatment plan, complementing etiological and surgical periodontal therapies. Its indications must be determined judiciously: case selection, mastery of treatment sequences, and the quality of interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for the success and long-term viability of the results.
