Adult orthodontics

Question 1

What are the potential problems?

Answer 1

 More dental disease
 Previous treatment
 Space closure
 Anchorage
 Overbite reduction
 Aesthetics
 Retention

Question 2

Problems with perio:

Answer 2

 Black triangles may be produced
 No active disease (B.O.P.) must be
present during orthodontics
 Extraction decisions are more
difficult
 Stability is less

Question 3

What are the problems with anchorage in adults?

Answer 3

 No possibility of favourable growth
 No possibility growth modification
 Headgear less acceptable
 Functionals ditto
(but 7's are more available for anchorage)