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1Afdeling Orthodontie van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA).
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|June 1, 2001
Summary
Adult orthodontic treatment is increasing, often requiring multidisciplinary and surgical approaches for complex cases. Careful planning and patient discussion are crucial for managing risks associated with adult dental care.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Adult Oral Health
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of adults seeking orthodontic treatment.
- Adult dentition presents unique challenges compared to adolescents.
- Facial skeletal patterns have limited changeability in adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the considerations and challenges of orthodontic treatment in adults.
- To highlight the need for multidisciplinary approaches in adult orthodontics.
- To emphasize the importance of risk assessment and patient communication.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on adult orthodontic treatment.
- Analysis of factors influencing treatment outcomes in adults.
- Discussion of combined orthodontic-surgical and multidisciplinary strategies.
Main Results:
- Adult orthodontic treatment is common, with a rising average age.
- 18% of adult cases require combined orthodontic-surgical intervention.
- Approximately 60% of adult patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach.
- Potential challenges include slower tooth movement, periodontal issues, root resorption, and relapse.
- Individual variation in treatment response is significant.
Conclusions:
- Adult orthodontic treatment necessitates careful planning, especially for complex skeletal patterns.
- Multidisciplinary care and combined surgical-orthodontic approaches are frequently required.
- Thorough discussion of treatment risks and benefits with patients is essential for successful outcomes.
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