Co-operation, co-ordination and interaction between different specialties in dentistry are extremely important in establishing diagnosis and treatment planning. In many cases, periodontal health is improved by orthodontic tooth movement, whereas orthodontic tooth movement is often facilitated by periodontal therapy. The primary objective of periodontal therapy is to restore and maintain the health and integrity of periodontium. Adjunctive orthodontic therapy can enhance the periodontal health and restorability of teeth. Adult patients present a challenge to orthodontists because they have...