1 - Introduction to orthodontics Flashcards
1
Q
What is hemimandibular hypertrophy?
A
- mandible continues to grow on one side
- common in females, teens to early 20s
- causes facial asymmetry
2
Q
What is hemifacial microsomia?
A
- syndrome that causes malformed ear = deafness
- progressive facial asymmetry
- occlusal problems
3
Q
What are examples of growth modification techniques used in orthodontics?
A
- functional appliances
- headgear
- reverse pull facemask
- RME
4
Q
How are adults treated for skeletal discrepancies if they have completed growth?
A
- orthognathic surgery
- single or bimaxillary surgery
5
Q
What are the different types of orthgnathic surgery?
A
- bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO)
- Le Fort osteotomy
6
Q
Who makes up the orthognathic team?
A
- orthodontist
- maxillofacial surgeon
- clinical psychologist
- maxillofacial technician
- speech therapist
- GDP
7
Q
Who makes up a CLP team?
A
- orthodontist
- cleft surgeon
- ENT
- speech therapist
- max-fac surgeon
- plastic surgeon
- GDP
8
Q
What are the risks of orthodontic treatment?
A
- decalcification
- relapse
- root resorption
- (pain, soft tissue trauma, failure to complete treatment, loss of vitality, inhalation of small components, Candida infections)
