Age-appropriate orthodontic treatment options: A joint responsibility for orthodontists and pediatric dentists

Moskowitz, Elliott M; Samson, Gerald S.

doi:10.1053/j.sodo.2013.12.001

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“…Diagnosis of dental anomalies is usually performed by pediatric dentists, as these professionals are the first to interact with children and adolescents. 6 In the case presented herein, the patient was enrolled in a half-year prevention program in the private practice of a pediatric dentist. Tooth agenesis was detected when she was seven years old, after preventive analysis of panoramic radiograph, and her parents were informed accordingly.…”

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Orthodontic approach to treat complex hypodontia using miniscrews in a growing patient

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2015

Dental Press J. Orthod.

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This article reports orthodontic treatment of a case of hypodontia of five premolars in an 11-year-old female patient with a positive tooth size-arch length discrepancy in both dental arches. The patient had a straight profile with balanced facial growth. Setup manufacture revealed the possibility of achieving ideal occlusion by mesializing permanent molars up to 15 mm, in addition to keeping a primary molar in the dental arch. With the aid of absolute anchorage, the proposed mechanics was performed and the occlusion predicted in the setup was achieved, while profile and facial growth pattern were maintained. The use of miniscrews for extensive orthodontic movements was successful. Furthermore, one primary molar was extensively mesialized. The indication of gingivoplasty to correct gingival smile proved effective. This is considered a useful technique for orthodontists.

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confidence: 99%