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Benefits and Risks of Orthodontics Flashcards

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What are the benefits of orthdontics?

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Improvement in:
1. Appearance
– Dental
– Facial
- Psychological

  1. Function
  2. Dental Health
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What are the psychological benefits of orthodontic treatment?

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Correction of severe malocclusion can increase facial attractiveness may improve self esteem & psychological well- being

Less likely to be teased or stereotyped

-> difficult to measure (so look at QoL benefits)

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Which stereotypes have been found to be associated with patients with malocclusion?

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  • Less intelligent
  • Less friendly
  • Less desirable as a friend
  • More aggressive
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What are the functional benefits of Ortho?

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Mastication- unlikely to be a problem if minor malocclusion

Speech- rarely fixed by Ortho

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Which malocclusions are associated with deficits in masticatory function?

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  • large anterior open bites
  • severe increased OJ
  • marked reverse OJ
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How is the dental health component of IOTN graded?

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1+2= No Need/Low Need
(min benefit)

3= Borderline Need
(some benefit)

4+5= Need/High Need
(significant benefit)

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What is the hierarchal scale used in IOTN?

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MOCDO:
* MISSING TEETH
* OVERJET
* CROSSBITES
* DISPLACEMENT of contact points (crowding)
* OVERBITES

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What are the dental health issues with impacted teeth?

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Resorption

Cyst formation

Supernumery teeth can prevent normal eruption

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What are the issues with increased OJ of over 6mm in terms of dental health?

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Risk of trauma to upper incisors increases with size of OJ
-> worse with incompetent lips

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What are the dental health issues associated with anterior crossbites?

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 Loss of periodontal support and recession

 Tooth wear is possible

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What are the dental health issues associated with posterior crossbites?

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Can result in displacement which can result in asymmetry and TMD

-> requires earlier treatment

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How is crowding related to caries? (no direct link)

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Makes teeth more difficult to clean and it takes longer

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How is crowding related to periodontal disease? (weak association)

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Can make tooth surfaces harder to access and more difficult to clean

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What are the issues with traumatic OB?

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Can cause gingival stripping and trauma

Loss of periodontal support

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Which malocclusions have been associated with TMD?

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– Crossbite with displacement (functional shifts)
– Class II with retrusive mandible
– Class III
– AOB

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What are the issues with TMD and orthodontics?

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  • Ortho Tx should never be offered to improve TMD in isolation
  • If malocclusion per se does not warrant tx – ortho will not be offered to pts with TMD
  • Conservative tx – must be offered before any ortho
  • Ortho Tx could aggravate existing TMD- using intermaxillary elastics (posturing of mandible)
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What are the main risks of orthodontic treatment?

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Decalcification

Root resorption

Relapse

Soft tissue trauma

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What are some of the other risks of orthodontic treatment?

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  • Recession
  • Soft tissue trauma
  • Loss of periodontal support
  • Headgear injuries
  • Enamel fracture & tooth wear
  • Loss of vitality
  • Allergy
  • Poor/failed treatment
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What are the issues with decalcification as a result of orthodontic treatment?

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 Can result in white and unsightly dark/yellow marks or frank cavitation

 Weakens enamel making it more prone to caries

 Can mean that orthodontist may need to debond brackets early

20
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How is decalcification prevented?

A

Good case selection

OH

Diet advice

Fluoride Supplements

21
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What are the features of a good case to select for orthodontic treatment?

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High levels of motivation

Good pre-treatment OH

Low caries risk

22
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What are the features of a case with high risk of decalcification?

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Pre-existing decal (often at cervical margins due to poor brushing)

Erosion

Caries history

23
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What OHI is given to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment to prevent decalcification?

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Very thorough brushing twice per day
-> focussing on gingival margin and around bracket
-> spit don’t rinse

Inter bracket cleaning after every meal

Use of disclosing tablets if required

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Which diet advice is given to patients undergoing orthodontic treatment to prevent decalcification?

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Encourage non- cariogenic diet

Limit sugar and dietary frequency
-> avoid snacks between meals
-> Avoid fizzy, diluting, fruit and sports drinks

Encourage use of sugar free gum to help buffer saliva

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Which fluoride supplements can be used to prevent decalcification?
Toothpaste- 2800/5000ppmF Duraphat -> warn about overdose -> twice daily Mouthwash in between brushing- 0.5% 225ppmF FV- 22600ppmF if high risk
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What is the average amount of root resorption in orthodontic patients?
1mm in 24 months treatment -> mostly unnoticed but severe in 1-5%
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What are the risk factors for root resorption in orthodontic treatment?
Type of tooth movement - Prolonged, high force - Intrusion - Large movements - Torque (root movement) Root form - blunt, pipette, resorbed already Previous trauma Nail biting
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Which roots are the most prone to resorption?
Upper incisors Lower incisors 6s
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What is relapse?
The return of the features of the original malocclusion following correction -> treat all cases as if there is risk of relapse
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Which features of malocclusions are most prone to relapse?
– Lower incisor crowding – Rotations – Instanding 2’s – Spaces & diastemas – Class II div 2 – Anterior open bites – Reduced perio support/short roots
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How is relapse managed?
Case selection- might decide to accept mild disease Informed consent Retainers- fixed or removable
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What are the types of removable retainer?
– Clear Occlusal retainer (COR) – Pressure or vacuum formed (PFRs/VFRs) – Essix – Hawley type
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What are the issues with fixed retainers?
* Prone to plaque & calculus build up * Can break and not notice * Need excellent OH * Tend to leave in situ for life * Require more care/ long-term maintenance
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Which damage to soft tissue may occur due to orthodontic treatment? What can be done to combat this?
Pain /discomfort - analgesics Ulceration – ortho wax
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Which type of orthodontic treatment is most likely to cause recession?
Expansion treatment (as opposed to extraction) -> Teeth moved out of bone
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How is recession due to orthodontics managed?
– Correct tx planning -> teeth within bone, avoid overexpansion – Thin biotype – Warn Pt – Gingival graft
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What are the periodontal health risks associated with Ortho treatment?
Gingivitis- more prone to necrotising forms Recession Periodontal disease- accelerated bone loss and alveolar destruction Loss of Periodontal support
38
Which safety mechanisms have been added to head gear to reduce risk of trauma?
Snap away traction spring Nitom facebow
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When is loss of vitality due to orthodontic treatment more likely?
If previous trauma or compromised tooth (heavily restored)
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How do teeth that have lost vitality appear?
Darkened and discoloured -> commonly occurs in laterals
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What are the causes of loss of vitality during Ortho?
Idiopathic Excess force
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What aspects of orthodontic treatment may lead to tooth wear or fracture?
Ceramic brackets can result in increase tooth wear as it is harder than enamel Enamel fracture may occur when deboning brackets
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What allergies may present an issue with patient accepting orthodontic treatment?
Latex Nickel Adhesive - colophony
44
What are the causes of poor or failed orthodontic treatment on the part of the clinician?
Poor diagnosis Poor treatment planning Operator technique error
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What are the causes of poor or failed orthodontic treatment on the part of the patient?
Unfavourable growth Poor cooperation – with appliance wear – repeated breakages – Non-attendance
46
Which factors increase chances of successful orthodontic treatment?
– severity of malocclusion – motivation of patient – operator expertise
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What are the risks of cosmetic quick fixes?
Only suitable for mild cases Unrealistic patient expectations Lack of informed choice Relapse Litigation prone in hands of inexperienced operator

BDS4 Orthodontics (14 decks)

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