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Background: The aim of the study was to compare the periodontal status among pre menopausal and post menopausal women. Methods: A total population of 100 women of age group 45-55 years visiting the Department of Periodontology,VMSDC, Salem, were taken and divided into two groups-pre and postmenopausal. All patients were evaluated for plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), probing depth (PD),and clinical attachment loss(CAL). Results: The prevalence of periodontitis was significantly greater among postmenopausal women than among premenopausal women. Statistical analysis of data were carried out using mean ± standard deviation (SD), p – value, t – test between two groups; premenopausal and postmenopausal. For PI, GI, PPD and CAL, we found a highly significant difference p< 0.001 between two groups. Conclusion: Postmenopausal women had a greater chance of having periodontitis than premenopausal women.
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The orthodontic treatment is, perhaps, in terms of duration, the longest-performed dental procedure. In this fast-paced world any treatment that would consume 1 – 2 years is unwelcome. It is universally accepted that if the duration of the orthodontic treatment is reduced, there will be an increased favorable attitude towards the orthodontic therapy. To accelerate the tooth movement the orthodontists and the periodontists together have worked out a success formula which is termed Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (PAOO) or wilckodontics. Theoretically this procedure is based on the healing property of bone known as (RAP) regional acceleratory phenomenon. This procedure involves the surgical demineralization of the cortical bone (corticotomy) thereby decreasing the resistance offered by the cortical bone of the teeth to the orthodontic force applied and use of particulate bone grafting. This method not only enhances the width of the alveolar bone but also decreases the duration of the treatment and chances of apical root resoption. It also increases the stability of the treatment by reducing the chances of relapse. A proper case selection, careful surgical procedure and accurate orthodontic movements are important for the success of wilckodontics. This review article includes history, biomechanics, indication, contraindication, case selection, treatment planning, surgical techniques and its modifications.