INFLUENCE OF PERIODONTITIS ON SOMATIC DISEASES AND THE ROLE OF ORTHODONTICS IN COMBINED TREATMENT OF PERIODONTITIS (REVIEW).

The literature review was conducted in order to assess correlations between periodontics and orthodontics, effectiveness of the orthodontic treatment in patients with periodontitis. Also, causative agents of periodontitis, risk factors and its influence on systemic diseases are discussed and analyzed. The literature review was carried out several databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and Medline. The language of publication was limited to English and the year of publication was limited to over the past 5 years. For that healthy oral cavity is the guarantee of the state of the person's general health. There is a correlation between the oral health and systemic diseases. Timely diagnosis and combined treatment is crucial for the successful treatment of the periodontal diseases and stabilization of the condition to achieve the satisfactory results. Orthodontic treatment is a basic component of the combined treatment of periodontitis as the correction of teeth, dental arches and occlusion occurs, gingival architecture improves, the periodontal recovery occurs and accordingly it impacts on the patient's quality of life and self-esteem. Prevention and treatment of periodontitis reduces the increase of several systemic diseases that accordingly reduces the treatment resources and expenses.