short term orthodontics

Question 1

What is short term orthodontics

Answer 1

Cosmetically motivated treatment that aims to correct minot dental aesthetic anomalies and chance a patients smile y aligning there orthodontic appliance

Question 2

What is another term for short term orthodontics

Answer 2

Limited treatment orthodontics

Question 3

What are the motivating facts for patients seeking short term orthodonitcs

Answer 3

1. Societal pressures
2. Patients relating physical beauty to good health
3. elevated social acceptance
4. often negative motivators where pt perceives certain characteristics as unattractive

Question 4

What are the benefits of short term orthodontics

Answer 4

1. Shorter treatment time but limited treatment goals
2. Discrete appliance
3. Compliance rate from patient is high

Question 5

What are some of the limitations of short term orthodontics

Answer 5

1. Limited Orthodontic movement possible
2. Limited treatment goals
3. Reduced stability since root paralleling is not achieved
4. Most cases may require permanent bonded retention

Question 6

What irregularities can short term Orthodontics not fix

Answer 6

1. Impacted teeth management
2. Hypodontia
3. Open bites
4. Cross bites
5. Closing spaces greater than 2mm

Question 7

What is rte biggest pitfall of short term orthodontics

Answer 7

Managing patients expectations as they are usually unrealistic

Question 8

What notes shoudl be included prior to giving a patient STO

Answer 8

1. Risks
2. Benefits
3. All treatment options
4. Agreed treatment goals
5. Post treatment retention plan, instructions consent
6. COST