The Relationship Between Orthodontic Malocclusion Severity and Periodontal Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Researchers compared adolescents with varying levels of bite misalignment and found that more severe malocclusion was associated with worse periodontal health markers, both clinical and biochemical, with oxidative stress and bone resorption markers showing the strongest relationships.
A plain-English summary of the study's own findings — we don't add our own claims or interpretation. Read the full paper for the complete methods and results, and apply your own clinical judgement.
Read the full study at the sourceRelated CPD from Vital Pulp
Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
The Recall — the month's most significant new dental research, summarised. Free.
Browse The Recall