Periodontic – orthodontic interrelationship

Periodontic-orthodontic interrelationship has been subject to a lot of investigation until today and it is a still controversial issue. It is well known that patients undergoing orthodontic treatment  with fixed appliances are at risk of developing gingival inflammation because of the increased challenge to oral hygiene. Orthodontic force application induces local inflammation (named orthodontitis) due to necrosis in the periodontal ligament (PDL). The combination of these two phenomena promotes unnecessary complications in the treatment. Additionally, periodontal disease (in patient's history) means an even higher risk.

Join the webinar to find out more about:

• who is responsible for training in oral hygiene

• when to start, how to implement individual biofilm management in practice

• how to manage time for training 

• what are the specifics of ortho patients’ motivation.

About the Speaker 

Dr. Dóra Tihanyi graduated in 2002 at Faculty of Dentistry at Semmelweis University, Budapest. Then immediately started to work at the dept. of Periodontology at the University to complete her specialization first in general dentistry then in periodontology. She spent 15 years at the department as a clinical doctor and tutor. In addition to clinical work, she took an active part in education and curriculum reform, mainly in the development and organization of pre-clinical courses. In 2009, she founded the Denteam practice, where she built and leads a young, vibrant team of mainly periodontists, with a strong emphasis on high-quality patient-centered care and ongoing professional training.

She is a passionate teacher with over 15 years of experience and a track record of many lectures, half or full-day seminars in topic related to periodontal therapy, maintenance, oral hygiene and implantology. Regularly presenter of graduate and postgraduate courses, hands-on trainings, conferences and iTOP seminars in Hungary and internationally. She is the first instructor of the iTOP trainings in Hungary and the leader of the trainer team. Truly believe in prevention and the importance of periodontology and the fact that oral health is essential to the overall health of the whole body.