ORTHO history

Question 1

for how long must a pt be caries free prior to ortho tx?

Answer 1

12 months

Question 2

when is GA not offered for xla?

Answer 2

ortho xla

Question 3

what is a risk of ortho treatment regarding tooth roots?

Answer 3

root resorption

Question 4

what are ortho wires made from and why could pt be allergic?

Answer 4

made from stainless steel but contain nickel

Question 5

what is the main dental implication of hypothyroidism?

Answer 5

teeth take longer to erupt

Question 6

what medical investigation interferes with ortho brackets?

Answer 6

MRI - can use ceramic

Question 7

what do the ortho rubber bands contain that pts could be allergic to?

Answer 7

latex

Question 8

what questions should be asked regarding potentially starting ortho treatment?

Answer 8

who wants the Rx - patient or parent?
what do they want treatment for?
is the patient willing to wear braces?
previous rx? or extractions
motivation for ortho rx including motivation, OH and commitment