A review of osteogenesis imperfecta in relation to orthodontic treatment

Abstract

This case report describes a 13-year-old patient suffering from osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) and hypodontia. Different issues related to clinical presentation and orthodontic treatment of patients with OI are discussed in this report. Clinical Relevance: Dental and orthodontic features associated with OI and their impact on treatment are described in this report. It is important to know these features as patients presenting with OI may require orthodontic treatment.

The effect of bisphosphonate medication on orthodontics and orthognathic surgery in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

“…Some reports detail experiences in orthodontic treatment of selected individuals suffering from OI [ 32 ], [ 69 ] or report on general experiences in orthodontic treatment of this group of patients [ 5 ], [ 32 ]. The indications and conditions for orthodontic treatment are different for each diagnostic OI group.…”